Couscous Salad

This couscous salad reflects the Let’s Veg lifestyle of building meals around fresh, everyday vegetables.
Simple grains paired with legumes support steady energy and balance.
Crisp vegetables bring lightness while keeping the dish satisfying.
Clean preparation helps maintain natural flavor and mindful eating habits.
A refreshing, plant-forward salad that fits naturally into daily well-being.

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Couscous Salad

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Couscous salad with chickpeas, bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion for a fresh and balanced vegetarian dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 346

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 cup cucumber diced
• ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over it.
2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. Add chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
4. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Toss gently until combined.
7. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1144IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fluff couscous well to keep grains separate.

Chill before serving for extra freshness.

Adjust lemon juice to taste.

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