Couscous Nicoise
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Couscous Niçoise, a Mediterranean-inspired twist on the French classic. Fluffy couscous serves as the perfect base, soaking up a tangy homemade dressing of zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic. This protein-packed dish features tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, flaky tuna, and creamy hard-boiled eggs for a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an effortless option for a light lunch, a make-ahead dinner, or a stunning addition to your next picnic spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 1 can canned tuna, drained
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 whole hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water or chicken broth to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cherry tomatoes, blanched green beans, drained tuna, and Kalamata olives to the couscous. Gently mix to combine.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Divide the mixture among serving plates. Arrange the hard-boiled egg quarters on top, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy your flavorful Couscous Niçoise!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3867 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1707 mg | 36% | |
*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.
