How to Make Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pearl Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the taste of fresh heirloom tomatoes in the summer. Their vibrant colors and intense flavors make them the perfect ingredient for a light and refreshing salad. This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pearl Couscous is not only delicious, but it's also a beautiful and colorful addition to any summer meal.

Pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, is a larger and chewier version of the traditional couscous. It provides a delightful texture to this salad and pairs perfectly w...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ cup pitted green olives
  • 4 heirloom tomatoes, quartered
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 English cucumber, cubed
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring the vegetable stock to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the couscous and cook and stir until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir the toasted couscous into the hot vegetable stock and return to a simmer. Cover and cook until the stock has been absorbed into the couscous, about 15 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Place the basil, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, and olives into a food processor; pulse until the herbs are coarsely chopped. Stir the herb mixture into the couscous along with the heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 328mg