Instant Pot® Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Instant Pot® Mediterranean Couscous Salad

A fresh and light Mediterranean salad, perfect on its own or as a side dish to serve with chicken and fish. Cook your couscous in your Instant Pot®; it will only take a few minutes to make!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
533 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Instant Pot® Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup dried mung beans

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