Company Couscous

Elevate your side dish game with "Company Couscous," a vibrant and flavorful recipe guaranteed to impress your guests. This Mediterranean-inspired couscous salad comes together in just 20 minutes, blending fluffy, perfectly seasoned couscous with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables—cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red onion. A touch of fresh parsley and mint brightens the dish, while an optional sprinkle of crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds adds luxurious flavor and texture. Tossed in a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing, this dish is light, refreshing, and equally delightful as a side or a stand-alone vegetarian entrée. Serve it at room temperature or chilled for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 cup Vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium Cucumbers (deseeded and diced)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 small Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (toasted, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Dice the red bell pepper, deseed and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 4

Once the couscous has cooled, add the prepared vegetables (red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion) to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the chopped parsley and mint to the couscous mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss to evenly coat.

Step 7

If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds for added flavor and texture.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

Step 9

Transfer the couscous to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional parsley or mint, if desired, and serve at room temperature or lightly chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1186.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1088.5

Total Fat 69.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3832.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 985.7mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2039.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 30.7%