5 from 2 votes
Couscous Salad -Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh (Tabouli) is a vegetarian Levantine salad well-loved in the vast Mediterranean and Middle East regions. It is super refreshing and healthy that is so easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
96 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
To cook Couscous
- ¼ cup water (60ml)
- ⅛ teaspoon table salt
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup couscous 60g, instant
To make Salad
- 1 medium cucumber - (optional) cut into small cubes
- 2 big Roma tomato cut into small cubes and drained
- 1 medium red onion - finely chopped
- 1 bunch parsley - finely chopped
- ½ cup mint - finely chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (if still needed)
- black pepper ground
Instructions
To cook Couscous
- Bring water, salt and olive oil to boil in a saucepan. Turn off the heat once it boils.
- Immediately add the couscous and stir. Let it stand for 2-5 minutes to absorb the liquids. Stir using a fork to fluff and loosen them up and let cool.
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To make Salad
- In a bowl, combine couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and mint. Toss several times to mix.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil. Season with ground pepper and salt. Toss again until well blended.
- You can serve as is or for best flavors, cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- You may also use broth instead of water for cooking the couscous for more flavor.
- ** To drain chopped tomatoes, just place them in a strainer over a bowl for several minutes. It is important to drain the chopped tomatoes to prevent soggy salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
262mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2085IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
51.7mg
(57%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2085IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.