Couscous Tabbouleh
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly zesty, this Couscous Tabbouleh is a modern twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad, perfect for a wholesome side dish or a light main course. Made with fluffy couscous as the base, this recipe features a medley of vibrant ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh parsley, and fragrant mint, all tied together with a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking required, it’s an easy, flavor-packed dish that’s ideal for meal prep, picnics, or Mediterranean-inspired dinners. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully into a balanced, refreshing bite every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 3 stalks scallions
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool completely to room temperature.
While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables and herbs. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small cubes, finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and thinly slice the scallions.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and scallions. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the couscous tabbouleh for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy as a light salad, side dish, or as part of a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1549 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1766 mg | 38% | |
*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.
