Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes
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4.7
Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes
Description
The Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes combines cooked whole wheat pearl couscous with lightly steamed asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces. Grape tomatoes and finely minced red onion bring color and sweetness, balanced by the acidity of lemon juice and the richness of olive oil. Fresh parsley adds herbal freshness. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper season the salad to taste. The asparagus is cooked just until tender and quickly cooled to preserve texture and color. Couscous, cooked then rinsed with cold water, ensures the grains remain separate and fluffy. The combined ingredients create a salad with varied textures: the softness of couscous, slight crunch of asparagus, and juiciness of tomatoes. It can be served room temperature or chilled, making it versatile for spring and summer meals or as a colorful side.
Ingredients
- 6 oz whole wheat pearl couscous
- 3/4 lb asparagus tough ends trimmed, thin spears
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
- 1 1/2 lemon juiced, plural
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley minced, fresh
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper to taste, fresh cracked
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.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 5 and a half cups of salad, suitable for several servings or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1generous cup | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6.5g | 13% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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