Gluten-Free Orientalischer Couscous Salat
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Gluten-Free Orientalischer Couscous Salat, a perfect fusion of bold Middle Eastern flavors and wholesome, gluten-free ingredients. Made with light and fluffy gluten-free couscous, this salad bursts with fresh vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and crunchy red bell peppers. A zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and coriander infuses the dish with a delightful tang. The addition of sweet sultanas, nutty slivered almonds, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint takes this salad to the next level, creating a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. Quick to prepare and ideal as a refreshing side dish or light main, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy and gluten-free culinary delight. Perfect for summer picnics, meal prepping, or as a crowd-pleasing potluck dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free couscous
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 cup Sultanas (golden raisins)
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
Instructions
Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Stir in 1 cup of gluten-free couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground coriander.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of diced cucumber, 0.5 cup of diced red bell pepper, 0.25 cup of finely chopped red onion, 0.5 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 0.25 cup of chopped fresh mint, 0.25 cup of sultanas, and 0.25 cup of slivered almonds.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1302 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3263 mg | 69% | |
*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.
