Couscous salad recipe
Couscous Salad recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.This couscous salad recipe is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The light and fluffy couscous serves as a base for an array of colorful vegetables, such as crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy olives. Tossed in a zesty dressing and garnished with fresh herbs, this salad is a delightful choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Keywords: couscous salad, Mediterranean cuisine, nutritious, refreshing, colorful vegetables
Couscous salad recipe details
Ingredients
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| 1 clove(s) | garlic, chopped |
| 5 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 250 ml | vegetable stock |
| 200 g | couscous |
| 5 | tomatoes, diced |
| 10 | olives, pitted and sliced |
| ½ bunch(es) | parsley, chopped |
| 200 g | Feta cheese, crumbled |
| 3 tbsp | balsamic vinegar |
| salt and pepper | |
| sugar | |
| 1 pinch(es) | cumin |
| cayenne pepper | |
| 150 g | young spinach, stems removed, washed and spin dried |
Instructions
In a pan heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the onion and the garlic until lucent. Pour in the stock and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and allow to soak for 15 minutes.Whisk together the vinegar and the remaining oil. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
Season the couscous with cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, olives, spinach and Feta cheese and pour over the dressing. Mix well. Check seasoning and correct if necessary.
Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 5 min
Resting time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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