How to Make Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish to serve at your next gathering or to enjoy as a hearty salad for lunch or dinner? This Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad is the perfect option! Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this dish is simple to prepare and will be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Using an Instant Pot makes this recipe even easier, as it allows you to quickly and easily cook the couscous while also inf...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups couscous
  • ½ cup dried mung beans
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1648mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 96g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 725mg