Main Dish Couscous Salad/ Healthy Couscous Salad/ Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
Couscous is a rich source of protein and dietary fiber which is beneficial for weight management. Besides, if you are tired and not in the mood to bake, steam, and chop, then you’ll be glad to find out that this easy salad is ready in 20 minutes!
Did you know that couscous is just small beads of pasta made from semolina. It’s very popular in countries like Turkey, Greece, Spain, France, and lots of Arabic countries. Traditionally, it is served with meat and vegetable stew. It cooks very quickly, so it’s perfect for a hectic night when you want a quick and healthy dinner.
If you cook couscous properly it’s very light and fluffy. Luckily, in most western supermarkets, couscous is instant, which means it’s been pre-steamed and dried.
There’s no science to cooking couscous, usually you just follow the package instructions, one cup of boiling water to 3/4 cup of couscous. You can also add some butter or olive oil to it and some salt. And really, that’s all there is to it.
This salad is really simple to make, loaded with fresh veggies, olive oil and a bit of white wine vinegar.
What Ingredients You Need for Couscous Salad ?
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp + 1tbsp
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth – 1 (14.5 ounce) can
- Couscous – 1 ½ cups
- Tomato – 2 cups, chopped
- Fresh basil – 1/3 cup, thinly sliced
- Balsamic vinegar – 2 tbsps
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Ground black pepper -1/4 tsp
- Feta cheese – ¼ cup, crumbled
How To Make Couscous Salad?
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine together olive oil (1tbsp) and garlic. Heat on high for about 40 seconds. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer on high, about 4 minutes. Gradually add couscous, stir. Cover and set aside give couscous enough time to absorb the broth liquid. Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Add tomato pieces, vinegar, and basil; season with salt and pepper, stir well. Add a drizzle of olive oil (1 tbsp) and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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