Tunisian Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Tunisian Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium red bell peppers; 10 ounces instant couscous (about 1 1/2 cups); Salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ripe beefsteak tomatoespeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice; 1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 cup Moroccan or other small, oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 2 scallions, white and tender green, minced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

3 medium red bell peppers
10 ounces instant couscous (about 1 1/2 cups)
Salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ripe beefsteak tomatoespeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup Moroccan or other small, oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 scallions, white and tender green, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Roast the bell peppers over a gas flame or under a broiler, turning, until charred all over.
2
Transfer the peppers to a paper bag and let steam for 10 minutes.
3
Remove the skin, cores, seeds, and ribs and cut the peppers into 1/2-inch dice.
4
In a saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups of water to a boil.
5
Stir in the couscous and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6
Cover and let stand until tender, about 5 minutes.
7
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper.
8
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
9
Add the roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, scallions and garlic.
10
Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss to combine.
11
Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
12
Just before serving, stir in the parsley.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium red bell peppers, 10 ounces instant couscous (about 1 1/2 cups), Salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tunisian 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.

Tunisian Couscous Salad

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