Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock; 10 ounces instant couscous; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 small red onion, peeled, diced; 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced; 1 bunch green onions, minced; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken stock
10 ounces instant couscous
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 small red onion, peeled, diced
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 bunch green onions, minced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
2
Place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl.
3
Stir in the salt and the cinnamon.
4
Pour the boiling stock over the couscous mixture, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
5
Remove cover, fluff couscous and allow to cool completely.
6
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions.
7
Add the cooled couscous and toss until well blended.
8
Stir in the cilantro leaves.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken stock, 10 ounces instant couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Salad

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