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Couscous Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is light, delicious and very refreshing, packed with vegetables and flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Middle eastern
Keyword: couscous
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
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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

    • 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