
By Katya
Couscous Salad
5 steps
Prep:20minCook:15min
I love this salad, but since I don't like chickpea seeds I don't add them. Also I didn't have cherry tomatoes and instead I used the Italian tomato: "Pomodoro costoluto fiorentino". They are large and very juicy. To my chagrin, I ran out of mint leaves.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:45:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories144.5 kcal (7%)
Total Fat6.2 g (9%)
Carbs19.7 g (8%)
Sugars2.7 g (3%)
Protein3.3 g (7%)
Sodium456.9 mg (23%)
Fiber2.4 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

5 ozcouscous

water
boiling

1red onion

1tomato
Pomodoro costoluto fiorentino

2cucumber

6 ozblack olives

½ tspIodised salt

2red bell pepper

2 Tbspparsley
For the sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Mix couscous and salt in a large bowl. Add hot water, cover and set aside.



Step 2
Chopped red onion, tomato, cucumbers, red bell peppers, black olives and parsley.









Step 3
Fan the couscous with a fork and add to vegetables.

Step 4
Mix olive oil in a small bowl, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.







Step 5
Pour over the salad and mix.
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