Warm Pearl Couscous Salad

Name: Warm Pearl Couscous Salad
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl couscous; olive oil; 2 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 cup cherry tomatoes; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ cucumber; ¼ cup black olives; 3 Tbsp fresh mint leaves; 3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves; 2 Tbsp fresh parsley; ¼ cup unsalted roasted almonds; 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar; ½ lemon; ¼ tsp sweet paprika powder

Instructions

Prep:8minCook:17min

Pearl couscous is technically not couscous, but more of a pasta. The small round wheat-based balls are pre-toasted, which gives them their unique chewy texture and nutty flavour. This salad is delicious enjoyed warm as a meal, or cold as a summery-salad main dish or side dish.

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:25:43 GMT