This light yet satisfying Summer Couscous is a refreshing take on a classic grain dish. It combines fluffy couscous with bright green onions, juicy fresh tomatoes, and the intense, savory punch of sun-dried tomatoes. Amed with fresh mint, coriander, and parsley, this salad offers a burst of aromatic herbs that cut through the richness of the olive oil. It’s an ideal side dish for BBQs, a quick weeknight dinner, or a make-ahead lunch that tastes even better after chilling. Simple, healthy, and bursting with flavor, itâÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste.
Summer Couscous
Description
This light yet satisfying Summer Couscous is a refreshing take on a classic grain dish. It combines fluffy couscous with bright green onions, juicy fresh tomatoes, and the intense, savory punch of sun-dried tomatoes. Amed with fresh mint, coriander, and parsley, this salad offers a burst of aromatic herbs that cut through the richness of the olive oil. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal side dish for BBQs, a quick weeknight dinner, or a make-ahead lunch that tastes even better after chilling. Simple, healthy, and bursting with flavor, itâÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes until tender.
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Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
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Roughly chop the green onions and dice the fresh tomatoes.
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Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and chop them roughly if they are large.
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Slice the black olives into halves or quarters.
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Add the chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, mint, coriander, and parsley to the bowl with the couscous.
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Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 100.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 17.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.7g8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 12.2g
- Protein 3.7g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Make-Ahead: This salad can be prepared a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredient Tip: Ensure the sun-dried tomatoes are drained well to prevent the salad from becoming too oily. You can use the oil from the jar as part of the dressing if desired.
Variation: Add chickpeas or diced cucumber for extra texture and protein.
