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Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Israeli
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.