Low Fat Israeli Couscous Salad

Light, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Low Fat Israeli Couscous Salad is a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, pearl-like Israeli couscous as the base, this salad is loaded with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of tangy red onion. Fresh parsley and mint add aromatic notes, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal fat, this colorful salad is both quick and guilt-free. Serve it as a standalone light lunch, a healthy dinner side, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next picnic or potluck.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Israeli couscous (pearl couscous)
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Parsley
• 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add 1 cup of Israeli couscous and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 2

While the couscous is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

Chop the parsley and mint leaves into small pieces using a sharp knife.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1168.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1039.2

Total Fat 24.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1229.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200.1mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1506.3mg	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: 20.5%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 68.4%