Couscous Salad with Zucchini and Roasted Almonds Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad with Zucchini and Roasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. couscous; 1 c. fresh peas; 1 1/2 c. finely diced zucchini; 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; salt; Freshly ground pepper; 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; .67 c. chopped roasted almonds; 1/2 c. Sliced scallions; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 1/4 c. Chopped mint; crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

2 c. couscous
1 c. fresh peas
1 1/2 c. finely diced zucchini
6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
.67 c. chopped roasted almonds
1/2 c. Sliced scallions
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. Chopped mint
crushed red pepper

1
Pour 2 cups boiling water over the couscous; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
2
Boil the peas in 1/2 cup water for 1 minute.
3
Drain the peas, reserving 1/4 cup of the water.
4
In a skillet, sautee the zucchini in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper, and let cool to room temperature.
6
In a small bowl, mix the reserved pea cooking water with the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
7
Fluff the couscous and pour this dressing on top.
8
Stir in the zucchini, peas, almonds, scallions, parsley, and mint.
9
Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
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510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 c. couscous, 1 c. fresh peas, 1 1/2 c. finely diced zucchini, 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad with Zucchini and Roasted Almonds 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 with Zucchini and Roasted Almonds

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