Pearl couscous is technically not couscous, but more of a pasta. The small round wheat-based balls are pre-toasted, which gives them their unique chewy texture and nutty flavour. This salad is delicious enjoyed warm as a meal, or cold as a summery-salad main dish or side dish.
538 kcal
/serving
17 min
Serves
4
Easy
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) pearl couscous
- olive oil
- 2 cup (480ml) cooked chickpeas
- 2 cup (480ml) cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 3 Tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sweet paprika powder
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Cook the couscous according to the package instructions, then drain.
- Meanwhile, drizzle oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
- To a large bowl, add the drained couscous, tomato and chickpea mixture, cucumber slices, olives, and fresh herbs.
- Add the dressing, toss to combine, spinkle over the almonds, and enjoy!.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
538
Calories
16.1g
Protein
14% DV
64.7g
Carbs
22% DV
25.0g
Fat
32% DV
11.5g
Fiber
30% DV
7.6g
Sugars
586mg
Sodium
39% DV
| Diet Type | Balanced High Fiber |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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