Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 green onions, thinly chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth; 1 cup couscous; 1 large tomatoes, finely diced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juice of; salt and pepper; ½ cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
6 green onions, thinly chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous
1 large tomatoes, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
½ cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
2
Add green onions, garlic, and cumin.
3
Stir fry for 1 minute.
4
Add broth and bring to a boil.
5
Remove from heat, stir in couscous, and cover.
6
Let set for 10 minutes.
7
Pour couscous into a medium bowl and add remaining ingredients except pine nuts.
8
Mix everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Cover and chill for at least an hour.
10
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.

747

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 green onions, thinly chopped, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Couscous Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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