Mediterranean Couscous Salad
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
505 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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This Mediterranean couscous salad is perfect for lunches or dinners, with pearl couscous, Persian cucumbers, and sweet tomatoes, all dressed in a tangy and earthy vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
For salad:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 3 cups water
- 1 chickpeas 15 ounce can; drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumber sliced into half-moons, Persian
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
For vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- 1 teaspoon thyme minced, fresh
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
For salad
- Heat a large high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm. You want it just warm, not smoking hot.
- Next, add the couscous and toast it for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully add the water to the couscous and bring it to a boil. Cook for 7 minutes.
- Next, add the chickpeas to the couscous and cook for an additional minute.
- Drain the couscous and chickpeas and run them under cool water until they are no longer steaming. It’s okay if they’re still warm, we just don’t want them super hot.
- Transfer the couscous and chickpeas to the bowl with the vinaigrette.
- Add the cucumbers and tomatoes and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
For vinaigrette
- Add the white wine vinegar, dijon, parsley, garlic, and thyme to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Next drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly. Whisk until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
30g
(176%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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