Couscous salad with minted cucumber, tomato and bell pepper

couscous salad in a white bowl

Put seasonal produce to good use in this delicious salad. It’s easy to make and features some of summer’s tastiest stars: juicy tomato, ripe bell pepper and fresh herbs like mint and parsley.

The base of the salad is whole wheat pearl couscous, which is also called Israeli couscous or ptitim. Pearl couscous is similar to barley and has a chewy, nutty flavor. This salad is perfect for a picnic, meal-prepping or a light and easy lunch. It’s a delicious way to include more whole grains and vegetables in your diet.

couscous salad in a white bowl
Couscous salad with minted cucumber, tomato and bell pepper
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Serving Size 3/4 cup

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Cook pearl couscous: Simmer 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous in 1¼ cups water, covered, for 10 minutes. If pearl couscous is not available, use traditional couscous and follow cooking directions on bag or box. Chill after cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chilled couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, bell pepper, feta cheese and green onions.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, lemon peel and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour lemon juice dressing over couscous mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 170 Calories
  • 8g Total Fat
  • 2g Saturated Fat
  • 170mg Sodium
  • 10mg Cholesterol
  • 23g Total Carbs
  • 4g Fiber
  • 2g Sugars
  • 6g Protein

Are salads your jam? Follow this simple step-by-step guide to create a healthy and balanced salad every time.

Source:
https://www.eatright.org/recipes/salads/couscous-salad-with-minted-cucumber-tomato-and-bell-pepper-recipe

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