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

Mediterranean cuisine is known for its abundance of fresh, flavorful ingredients, and this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a perfect example of that. This dish is a refreshing and nourishing salad that combines the lightness of couscous with the bold flavors of Mediterranean vegetables and herbs. Not only is it delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect option for a quick and healthy meal.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups couscous
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup canned green beans, diced
  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas
  • ½ cup diced Persian cucumbers
  • ¼ cup green olives, pitted and quartered
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Make a dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tahini paste, mint, asafoetida powder, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine the water with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir the couscous into the water; cover for 10 minutes.
  • Place the couscous in a large bowl. Mix the diced tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green beans, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, and peanuts into the couscous. While stirring, slowly pour the dressing into the mixture. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 722mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 295mg