Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad
20min6servingsEasySalads

A fresh, kısır-style salad of cooked couscous, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and lots of herbs, tossed in a lemon and pomegranate molasses dressing. Vegan.

VeganQuickBudget friendly

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the cooked couscous in a large bowl, make sure it is completely cold and fluff the grains with a fork.

  2. 2

    Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers and green peppers small.

  3. 3

    Thinly slice the green onions and finely chop the parsley and mint.

  4. 4

    Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses and salt in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the vegetables and herbs to the couscous, pour over the dressing and mix well; let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories220 kcal
Protein4 g
Carbs27 g
Fat11 g

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Couscous Salad
20min6servingsEasySalads

A fresh, kısır-style salad of cooked couscous, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and lots of herbs, tossed in a lemon and pomegranate molasses dressing. Vegan.

VeganQuickBudget friendly
Time20 min
Servings6 servings
DifficultyEasy
CategorySalads
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