Couscous Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is light, delicious and very refreshing, packed with vegetables and flavor.
Servings: 6 yields
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup Instant couscous
- 1 cup Hot water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Red onion chopped
- 7 oz Cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 Cucumber diced
- 1 Bell pepper diced
- 1 can Chickpeas drained
- ⅓ cups Olives
- ¼ bunch Mint chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the salad: In a large bowl, mix couscous, salt and cumin.
- Add hot water, cover and set aside for preparing the vegetables.
- Before adding the vegetables fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Add chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, olives and chopped mint.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Pour over the salad and mix until well combined. Serve!
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Notes
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- Best couscous: Fine Moroccan couscous is perfect for salads as it’s light, fluffy, quick to prepare, and absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Watch the Video Recipe – For a better understanding of the recipe, I recommend watching the step-by-step video tutorial to achieve the best result.
- Check the FAQs – If you have any questions about ingredient substitutions, cooking methods, or storage tips, be sure to check the FAQs section located under the recipe card.
- Make-Ahead & Storage Tips – You can make the couscous salad with cucumber and tomato ahead of time and keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
- Can I Use Different ingredients? – Yes, you can customize the recipe with your favorite ingredients. Make sure to check also the substitutions and variations sections in the post above.
- Tip: For extra flavor, you can use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. Make sure to fluff the couscous after the resting time to separate well the grains.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg