Couscous Nicoise

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Couscous Niçoise, a Mediterranean-inspired twist on the French classic. Fluffy couscous serves as the perfect base, soaking up a tangy homemade dressing of zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic. This protein-packed dish features tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, flaky tuna, and creamy hard-boiled eggs for a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an effortless option for a light lunch, a make-ahead dinner, or a stunning addition to your next picnic spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water or chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and blanched
• 1 can canned tuna, drained
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 2 whole hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water or chicken broth to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes, blanched green beans, drained tuna, and Kalamata olives to the couscous. Gently mix to combine.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Divide the mixture among serving plates. Arrange the hard-boiled egg quarters on top, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 7

Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy your flavorful Couscous Niçoise!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1334.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1286.6

Total Fat 83.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 425.9mg	0%
Sodium 3867.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 62.8g	0%

Vitamin D 467.9IU	0%
Calcium 279.5mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1706.7mg	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: 57.6%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 23.1%