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Israeli couscous veggie salad

May 17, 2015 By Kathryn Doherty

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This easy couscous salad is light, bright and bursting with flavor!Israeli couscous veggie salad | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

My mom has made this couscous salad for years and it’s one of my favorite summer sides. It’s light, it’s fresh and it goes with everything! You can pair it with chicken, pork, fish, steaks, burgers, BBQ, pretty much anything!

The Israeli couscous here gives it a really good texture and helps the salad hold up to the lemony-mustard dressing. It’s also my husband’s favorite kind of couscous. Mine, too. I love how big and juice each little couscous ball is. Such a fun food.

Israeli couscous veggie salad | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

This couscous salad is great for a dinner side dish but also travels well for picnics or potlucks or pool nights. I bring some of this and a veggie burger or rotisserie chicken to the pool and we can stay and splash a little longer. It’s also good for entertaining since you can prep everything ahead. See the notes in the recipe below for my tips on preparing this in advance.

Israeli couscous salad with veggies | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

I love the brightness of the fresh summer veggies here – cucumber, tomato and basil. Such a good combo. The dressing here is easy peasy, too. Just mix everything in a jar and shake it up. Done! Summer should be simple, right?

Hope this becomes one of your family favorites, too. Enjoy!

Israeli couscous veggie salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes
Serves 4 servings     adjust servings

This easy couscous salad is light, bright and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

    For the salad

    • 2 cups cooked Israeli couscous
    • 1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
    • 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
    • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 2 green onions, chopped
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or more!)

    For the dressing

    • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Prepare couscous according to package directions to yield about 2 cups. Set aside and let cool.
    2. Meanwhile, chop veggies and basil and place in a medium bowl.
    3. Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard and olive oil in a small jar and shake well to combine. Season with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper.
    4. Add couscous to bowl with veggies and stir to mix. Pour dressing over salad and stir to combine.
    5. Serve it up!

    Recipe Notes

    If making ahead, prepare as above, but wait to chop and add the basil and mix in the dressing until you’re ready to serve to keep everything fresh and bright.

    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size
    Amount Per ServingAs Served
    Calories 380kcal Calories from fat 67
    % Daily Value
    Total Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Transfat 0g
    Sodium 861mg36%
    Carbohydrate 67g22%
    Dietary Fiber 5g20%
    Sugars 3g
    Protein 11g

    Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

    Calories2000
    Total FatLess than65g
    Sat FatLess than25g
    CholesterolLess than300mg
    SodiumLess than2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate300g
    Dietary Fiber25g
    This easy couscous salad is light, bright and bursting with flavor! | FamilyFoodontheTable.com

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    Comments

    1. Lauren @ Create Bake Make says

      December 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      Yes, summer really should be simple! This looks delicious and it will be making an appearance in my kitchen very soon! Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays this week, have a great weekend 🙂

      Reply
    2. Kathryn says

      December 4, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks Lauren! Wishing you a very simple summer with very tasty food! XO

      Reply
    3. Frugal Hausfrau says

      May 28, 2016 at 1:01 PM

      I’ve been wanting to make something with this couscous and this looks like a perfect post for this weekend~Thanks for linking up with us at Throwback Thursday! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

      Mollie

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        May 29, 2016 at 10:40 AM

        Thanks Mollie! We love this salad – a summer time staple 🙂 Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend too!

        Reply

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