Soy-Free Orientalischer Couscous Salat
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Soy-Free Orientalischer Couscous Salat, a wholesome and aromatic twist on a classic dish. This refreshing salad combines fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth, crisp vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes, and sweet bursts of raisins. The addition of fresh herbs—mint and parsley—brightens every bite, while a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and coriander ties it all together. Toasted almonds add a delightful crunch, making this salad satisfyingly textural and nutrient-packed. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful dish is perfect for a light lunch, dinner side, or a crowd-pleasing potluck option. Completely soy-free and bursting with Oriental-inspired flavors, it’s a must-try for health-conscious food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams couscous
- 250 ml vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 0.5 small, finely chopped red onion
- 150 grams, halved cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams raisins
- 20 grams, chopped mint leaves
- 20 grams, chopped parsley
- 1 medium, juiced lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams, sliced and toasted almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the couscous, then cover and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and raisins.
Add the cooled couscous to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss gently to combine.
Stir in the chopped mint leaves and parsley.
Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad for added crunch.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2267 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 5036 mg | 107% | |
*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.
