Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a type of pasta that originated in Israel and is larger in size compared to traditional couscous.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Israeli, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Salads Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the cherry tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast the cherry tomatoes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they start to burst.
4. In the meantime, cook the Israeli couscous according to the package instructions.
5. Once cooked, drain and rinse the Israeli couscous under cold water.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked Israeli couscous, roasted cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
9. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.