Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 cup couscous; 1 cup hot vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock; 12 kalamata olives, sliced; 1/2 large red capsicum, diced small; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced small; 1 small head of broccoli; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander or 2 tablespoons parsley; 3 shallots, sliced fine; Dressing; 60 ml balsamic vinegar; 30 ml lemon juice; 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

Salad
1 cup couscous
1 cup hot vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock
12 kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 large red capsicum, diced small
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced small
1 small head of broccoli
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped coriander or 2 tablespoons parsley
3 shallots, sliced fine
Dressing
60 ml balsamic vinegar
30 ml lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, minced

1
Mix couscous and stock in a bowl which has a lid, let stand uncovered.
2
Meanwhile, mix olives, capsicum, tomatoes herbs and shallots together in a bowl.
3
Mix balsamic, lemon juice and garlic.
4
Pour 1/3 of dressing over vegetables, mix well.
5
Chop the broccoli into small florets about 1/2 inch wide. Cut the stalk into small pieces (about the size of a corn kernel. You want most things to be the same size in this salad.).
6
By now the couscous should be almost ready.
7
Add the broccoli to the couscous and put the lid on loosely.
8
Microwave for 1 minute.
9
Add to the salad mix and toss.
10
Pour over 1/2 the remaining dressing, toss, add the remaining dressing, toss well.
11
Serve whilst still warm.

195

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 cup couscous, 1 cup hot vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock, 12 kalamata olives, sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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