Instant Pot® Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Instant Pot® Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups couscous; 1/2 cup dried mung beans; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cucumber, diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups couscous
1/2 cup dried mung beans
4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
3
Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.

140

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups couscous, 1/2 cup dried mung beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot® Mediterranean 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.

Instant Pot® Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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