Quick Israeli Couscous Salad
Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a type of pasta made from semolina flour and wheat. It was created in Israel in the 1950s as a way to provide affordable and nutritious food to the growing population.
This is vegan and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chopped vegetables, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.