Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this refreshing Couscous Salad Recipe, perfect for any occasion. Bursting with textures from chewy Israeli couscous, crunchy walnuts, and sweet golden raisins, this salad is a delightful addition to summer barbecues, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. It’s quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and can be served as a light main dish or a colorful side. Enhanced by a tangy lemon dressing and packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Customize it by adding your favorite ingredients to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups dried Israeli couscous
- 1 medium English cucumber (diced)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and couscous; cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked couscous to the dressing; mix well. Gently fold in diced cucumber, tomato, fresh herbs, walnuts, and raisins.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately warm or refrigerate for an hour for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg