Gluten-Free Orientalischer Couscous Salat

Discover a vibrant twist on a classic with this Gluten-Free Orientalischer Couscous Salat, a refreshing and flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe swaps traditional couscous with gluten-free couscous, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions while retaining all the rich, aromatic flavors of Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, and a medley of fresh parsley and mint, this salad bursts with color and texture. A zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and coriander ties everything together, while sweet sultanas and nutty slivered almonds add delightful contrasting notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free couscous salad is a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish, perfect for picnics, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a bright, versatile dish your guests will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Gluten-free couscous
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup Sultanas (golden raisins)
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Stir in 1 cup of gluten-free couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground coriander.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of diced cucumber, 0.5 cup of diced red bell pepper, 0.25 cup of finely chopped red onion, 0.5 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 0.25 cup of chopped fresh mint, 0.25 cup of sultanas, and 0.25 cup of slivered almonds.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1421.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1127.2

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1302.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.2g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 701.9mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 3263.2mg	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: 37.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 52.3%