MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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This delicious salad will delight the whole family.

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Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 722.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Jason L Mabrey
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


WILLIAM WANAMI
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sameer Acharya
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and herbs. It's the perfect summer dish!


minicooperc08
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Gerda Stoltz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Allen Mckelvin
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This salad is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced and the textures are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Love
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Foward Mupayiki
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Fatima Noor
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!


Saeed Ullah
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and herbs. It's the perfect summer dish!


KAYME Yare123
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Uswa Butt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Sarfraz Sarfraz
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This salad is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced and the textures are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rabiatu Jalloh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or picnic. I highly recommend it!


Secret Hickman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge!


Gabby Torres
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!


Manzi Justin
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


BD Mohammed Ali
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This Mediterranean couscous salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


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