Preserved Lemon and Cranberry Couscous Salad

Brighten up your table with this Preserved Lemon and Cranberry Couscous Salad – a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Fluffy couscous soaks up the citrusy punch of preserved lemon and a perfectly balanced dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Sweet bursts of dried cranberries mingle with fresh parsley and mint, while toasted almonds and green onions add irresistible texture and zest. This quick, 20-minute recipe is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a colorful side dish at your next gathering. Served room temperature or lightly chilled, it’s a refreshing take on couscous salad that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 1 whole preserved lemon
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

Step 2

Once the broth is boiling, remove it from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

While the couscous is resting, finely chop the preserved lemon, discarding any seeds. Set aside.

Step 4

Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the chopped preserved lemon, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, green onions, parsley, and mint to the couscous. Toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the salad at room temperature or lightly chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1178.7

Total Fat 60.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3487.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 64.8g
Protein 25.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 644.7mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2511.4mg	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: 44.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 47.5%