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

Are you looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish to serve at your next summer gathering? Look no further than this delicious Vegan Couscous Salad recipe! Packed with colorful vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and flavorful herbs, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that just happens to be vegan.

Couscous is a staple in North African cuisine and is often used as a base for salads. It's quick to cook and has a light, fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with the vibrant flavors in this sa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 2 tomatoes, cubed
  • ½ cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Pour couscous into a large salad bowl. Stir tomato paste and vegetable bouillon together in the cup you used to measure the couscous. Fill the measuring cup with boiling water and pour over couscous. Add another 1/2 cup of boiling water and stir. Cover bowl with a large plate and allow couscous to steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and basil. Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a cup. Pour over couscous salad and mix well.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 203mg