Israeli Couscous Salad
This refreshing Israeli couscous salad features tender couscous combined with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs. A tangy lemon-herb dressing brings all the flavors together, making it perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 40 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Ľahká
- Na porciu
- 420 kcal
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Príprava
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 1,5 šálkaisraeli couscous
- 3 šálkavegetable broth
- 1 kscucumber, diced
- 1 šálkacherry tomato, halved
- 0,25 ksred onion, finely diced
- 0,5 šálkafresh parsley, chopped
- 0,25 šálkafresh mint, chopped
dressing
- 0,5 kslemon, juiced
- 3 lyžicaolive oil
- 1 strúčikgarlic, minced
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
- 0,25 lyžičkablack pepper
garnish
- 0,5 šálkafeta cheese, crumbled(voliteľné)
Vybavenie
fork · medium saucepan · small bowl · whisk · large bowl
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Približne 3 min
- 2
Add the Israeli couscous to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: Do not overcook the couscous; it should be al dente.
- 3
Remove the couscous from the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Približne 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: Cooling prevents the vegetables from wilting when mixed.
- 4
While the couscous cools, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Približne 3 min
Poznámka kuchára: Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
Približne 2 min
- 6
Pour the dressing over the couscous and vegetable mixture.
- 7
Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
Približne 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld, optionally garnishing with crumbled feta cheese.
Poznámka kuchára: The salad tastes even better after chilling for a while.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 420,1kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 12,8g
- Sacharidy
- 60,6g
- Tuky
- 14,3g
- Vláknina
- 5,1g
- Cukry
- 4,3g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover Israeli couscous salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.