Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous; 16 oz canned chickpeas; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 English cucumber; 1/2 medium purple onion; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 3 tbsp fresh mint; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tsp salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
128 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Israeli

Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

Charles Herrera

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Israeli couscous salad is a refreshing medley of veggies, herbs, and cooked couscous. It’s both delicious and rich in texture. One bite — and you'll be hooked!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup uncooked couscous
16 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 English cucumber chopped
1/2 medium purple onion chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
3 tbsp fresh mint chopped

Israeli Salad Dressing

3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt adjust to taste

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Instructions

In a medium size pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add in couscous and oil to the pot, stir to combine, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from the pot and let it cool to a room temperature.
Chop all the veggies and herbs. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place couscous on the bottom of a large bowl. Add veggies, chickpeas, and herbs.

Israeli Salad Dressing

In a small jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Cover with a lid and shake until the dressing is well combined.
Add the dressing to the salad right before serving. Toss together and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 455mg (19%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 468IU (9%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	128kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Sodium	455mg	19%
Potassium	255mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	468IU	9%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	39mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%