Cous Cous Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This couscous salad has become my go to dish whenever I need something nourishing but quick. It comes together in under an hour and honestly tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep. I love using chickpeas because they're packed with protein and fiber, keeping you satisfied for hours. The beauty of this recipe is how forgiving it is, you can swap vegetables based on what you have on hand, and the lemon dressing brings everything to life with bright, fresh flavors. It's become a favorite at our table because it's wholesome, budget friendly, and requires just basic kitchen skills.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gcous cous(rinsed)
- 250 gchickpeas
- 200 gdiced tomatoes
- 150 gcucumber(sliced)
- 100 gred onion(thinly sliced)
- 100 gpistachios
- 60 mllemon juice
- 120 mlolive oil
- 8 gsalt
- 4 gblack pepper
- 20 gfresh parsley
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cous cous in a fine mesh strainer and drain well.
Tip: Use a colander for best results.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the cous cous and 120ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Tip: Use a gentle simmer to prevent the cous cous from becoming mushy.
- 3
Simmer the cous cous for 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the cous cous is tender.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and pistachios.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
Tip: Use a gentle whisk to prevent the dressing from becoming too foamy.
- 6
Fluff the cooked cous cous with a fork and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
Tip: Use a gentle folding motion to combine.
- 7
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Use a gentle tossing motion to distribute the dressing evenly.
- 8
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Use a gentle sprinkling motion to add the seasoning.
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tip: Use a gentle sprinkling motion to add the garnish.
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