Couscous Salad with Broccoli and Raisins
Brighten up your table with this vibrant couscous salad featuring tender broccoli florets, sweet pops of raisins, and a zesty cumin-lemon dressing. Quick and easy to make, this wholesome recipe pairs fluffy couscous with crunchy steamed broccoli and aromatic notes of red onion and parsley, creating a satisfying balance of textures and flavors. Perfect as a light side dish or a stand-alone vegetarian meal, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or chilled. It's a great make-ahead option for meal prep and potlucks, offering a delicious blend of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cups Raisins
- 0.25 cups Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
While the couscous is cooling, steam the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
Add the raisins, red onion, parsley, and steamed broccoli to the couscous in the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss everything gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with extra parsley before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1604 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.4 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1374 mg | 29% | |
*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.
