Company Couscous
Elevate your side dish game with "Company Couscous," a vibrant and flavorful recipe guaranteed to impress your guests. This Mediterranean-inspired couscous salad comes together in just 20 minutes, blending fluffy, perfectly seasoned couscous with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables—cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red onion. A touch of fresh parsley and mint brightens the dish, while an optional sprinkle of crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds adds luxurious flavor and texture. Tossed in a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing, this dish is light, refreshing, and equally delightful as a side or a stand-alone vegetarian entrée. Serve it at room temperature or chilled for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium Cucumbers (deseeded and diced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 small Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Dice the red bell pepper, deseed and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
Once the couscous has cooled, add the prepared vegetables (red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion) to the bowl.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the couscous mixture, stirring gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss to evenly coat.
If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds for added flavor and texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Transfer the couscous to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional parsley or mint, if desired, and serve at room temperature or lightly chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3832 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 986 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2039 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
