Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes

Name: Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz whole wheat pearl couscous; 3/4 lb thin asparagus spears; 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes; 1/4 cup red onion; 1 1/2 lemons; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; kosher salt; Fresh cracked pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
170 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine
American

Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes

Iris Warren

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Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes makes a vibrant Spring pasta salad, perfect to bring to a potluck or to serve as a BBQ side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 oz whole wheat pearl couscous
3/4 lb thin asparagus spears (tough ends trimmed)
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (quartered)
1/4 cup red onion (minced)
1 1/2 lemons (juiced)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
kosher salt (to taste)
Fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add asparagus and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
Remove with a large slotted spoon and rinse in a colander in the sink under cold water to stop it from cooking.
Add the couscous to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
Chop the asparagus into small 1/2 inch pieces.
Drain the couscous and rinse under cold water, place in a large bowl.
Add the chopped asparagus, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt and pepper to the bowl.
Taste for salt and pepper and serve room temperature or chilled.