Israeli Couscous Salad

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

A fresh and light salad of Israeli couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, spinach, and herbs drizzled with a tangy citrus dressing. Serve by itself or alongside your favorite protein.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Israeli Couscous Salad

Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium shallot

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup Israeli couscous

uncooked

1 ¼ cups chicken stock

2 Persian cucumbers

sliced

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

1 cup grape tomatoes

halved

1 cup quartered black olives

¼ cup sliced scallions

¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

¼ cup julienned fresh mint leaves

¼ cup julienned fresh basil leaves

lemon

zested and juiced

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ tablespoon Dijon mustard

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant 2 to 3 minutes. Add dry couscous and saute until slightly toasted 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until couscous is tender and all liquid has been absorbed about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 45 minutes.

Step 2

While the couscous is cooling mix lemon zest lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil and Dijon mustard together for the dressing in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Step 3

Transfer cooled couscous to a serving bowl. Add cucumbers spinach tomatoes olives scallions parsley mint and basil. Pour dressing over top and mix to incorporate.

Nutritional Information

Israeli Couscous Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 342

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 45.7g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 0.2mg

Vitamin A Iu: 2391.8IU 48%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 45.6mg 76%

Folate: 66.9mcg 17%

Calcium: 121.2mg 12%

Iron: 3.3mg 19%

Magnesium: 61.4mg 22%

Potassium: 564.5mg 16%

Sodium: 635.8mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 144.2

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.