Primavera Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Primavera Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 box pearled couscous; 2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 can lentils or chickpeas; 1/2 c. diced red onion; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1 large zucchini; 1 large yellow summer squash; 1 pt. mixed cherry tomatoes; 1 c. shredded carrots; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 3 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 bunch watercress; 1 log fresh goat cheese; 1/2 c. coarsely chopped salted pistachio

Servings: persons

1/4 c. olive oil
1 box pearled couscous
2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
1 can lentils or chickpeas
1/2 c. diced red onion
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 large zucchini
1 large yellow summer squash
1 pt. mixed cherry tomatoes
1 c. shredded carrots
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 bunch watercress
1 log fresh goat cheese
1/2 c. coarsely chopped salted pistachio

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add couscous and stir.
2
Cook until couscous becomes lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Slowly add broth, stir, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until couscous is tender and most of the broth has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and drain in a colander.
6
Transfer couscous to a large bowl and stir in lentils, red onion, and 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat.
8
Add zucchini and squash and saute 3 minutes, until crisp-tender.
9
Add to couscous along with tomatoes, carrots, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil, and gently toss to dress.
10
Arrange watercress on plates and top with couscous mixture.
11
Sprinkle with goat cheese and pistachios.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. olive oil, 1 box pearled couscous, 2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 can lentils or chickpeas, and more.

Yes, Primavera 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.

Primavera Couscous Salad

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