Mediterranean Couscous Salad

A bounty of ingredients add a wealth of flavors to couscous in this visually-impressive dish.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup cooked chickpeas
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts
• ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
• ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
• ½ cup diced tomato
• 1 ½ cups couscous
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida powder
• ¼ cup canned green beans, diced
• ½ cup diced Persian cucumbers
• ¼ cup green olives, pitted and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make a dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tahini paste, mint, asafoetida powder, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the water with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir the couscous into the water; cover for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place the couscous in a large bowl. Mix the diced tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green beans, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, and peanuts into the couscous. While stirring, slowly pour the dressing into the mixture. Serve immediately.