Herbed Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Herbed Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup instant couscous; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; 2 serrano chili peppers, seeded and minced; 1 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 large carrots, coarsely shredded; 6 scallions, including green tops,minced; 2 cloves garlic, mashed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ⅓ cup chopped of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; ⅓ cup virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cup instant couscous
1 teaspoon salt
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 serrano chili peppers, seeded and minced
1 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 large carrots, coarsely shredded
6 scallions, including green tops,minced
2 cloves garlic, mashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
⅓ cup virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

1
In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2
Add the couscous and salt and stir well.
3
Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
4
Using a fork, fluff up the couscous until there are no lumps.
5
Transfer to a large bowl.
6
Add the bell pepper, chilies, tomato, carrots, scallions, garlic, basil, cilantro, mint, vinegar, and oil to the warm couscous and mix well with a fork to separate the grains.
7
Add the salt and fresh pepper, cover, and chill for 10 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with the cheese just before serving.

320

kcal

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cup instant couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced, and more.

Yes, Herbed 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.

Herbed Couscous Salad

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