Couscous Salad with Spices

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Couscous Salad with Spices! Packed with fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell peppers, and a medley of aromatic spices including cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. A refreshing lemon-olive oil dressing ties all the ingredients together, while fresh parsley and mint add the perfect herbal touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy vegetarian dish is perfect as a light lunch, a healthy side, or a make-ahead meal for picnics and potlucks. Brimming with colors, textures, and bold flavors, this couscous salad is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the parsley and mint leaves.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous with the prepared vegetables and herbs.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1084.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844.3

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2221.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 19.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 365.6mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2186.0mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 42.4%