Couscous Tabbouleh

Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly zesty, this Couscous Tabbouleh is a modern twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad, perfect for a wholesome side dish or a light main course. Made with fluffy couscous as the base, this recipe features a medley of vibrant ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh parsley, and fragrant mint, all tied together with a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking required, it’s an easy, flavor-packed dish that’s ideal for meal prep, picnics, or Mediterranean-inspired dinners. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully into a balanced, refreshing bite every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup mint leaves
• 3 stalks scallions
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool completely to room temperature.

Step 3

While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables and herbs. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small cubes, finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and thinly slice the scallions.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and scallions. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the couscous tabbouleh for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy as a light salad, side dish, or as part of a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1154.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	575.9

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1548.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 14.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372.5mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1766.0mg	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: 44.3%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 46.4%