Gazpacho Couscous Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this vibrant Gazpacho Couscous Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic Spanish chilled soup. Bursting with the bold flavors of fresh cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and basil, this dish combines the heartiness of fluffy couscous with the zesty tang of a sherry vinegar and tomato juice dressing. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic favorite. Packed with wholesome ingredients and chilled to perfection, it’s an ideal way to stay cool and savor the flavors of summer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 0.5 cup tomato juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover with a lid, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5–7 minutes to absorb the water.
Fluff the couscous using a fork and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Finely dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Mince the garlic. Set aside the chopped vegetables.
Chop the parsley and basil finely and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, tomato juice, lemon juice, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous with the diced vegetables, herbs, and minced garlic.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3031 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.
