Epcot's Moroccan Pavilion's Couscous Salad

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of North Africa with Epcot's Moroccan Pavilion's Couscous Salad, an irresistibly fresh and colorful dish inspired by the authentic cuisines of Morocco. This easy-to-make salad combines fluffy couscous with crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers, all infused with the aromatic herbs of parsley and mint. The zesty lemon-cumin dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties everything together, creating a perfectly balanced blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and refreshing dish is perfect as a side dish or a light meal. Whether you're recreating the magic of Epcot at home or looking for a versatile Mediterranean-inspired recipe, this couscous salad is sure to delight your senses.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, honey, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Garnish with extra parsley or mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	585.5

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2727.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 12.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.1mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1637.9mg	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: 44.7%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 46.9%