🥗Couscous Salad with a Personal Twist / couscous salad, unique recipe, Mediterranean style

Fresh and Flavorful Couscous Salad – Perfect for a Light Meal or Lunch

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3)

210g couscous, 210ml hot water (with 1 chicken stock cube), blueberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil, arugula, minced garlic, olive oil, whole grain mustard, whole dried peperoncino (a bit), balsamic vinegar, preserved lemon syrup, kiwi sauce

👉 Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables and sauces to your liking! Add more if you prefer a tangy or richer taste. 🥗

Fresh couscous salad with colorful vegetables and herbs


👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the couscous:
    Combine the hot water and chicken stock cube, then pour over the couscous. Let it soak for about 5 minutes until fluffy and tender.

  2. Chop the fresh ingredients:
    Cut the blueberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil, and arugula into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic finely.

  3. Mix the salad:
    In a large bowl, mix the soaked couscous with the chopped vegetables. Add olive oil, minced garlic, whole grain mustard, a pinch of dried peperoncino, balsamic vinegar, preserved lemon syrup, and kiwi sauce. Toss well until everything is evenly combined.

Add chicken stock to hot water.

Add the couscous to the chicken stock broth.

Ingredients for couscous salad including tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs

couscous salad with vegetables in a bowl



🍴 Why You’ll Love This Couscous Salad Recipe

  • Quick and easy to prepare—Ready in less than 15 minutes

  • Packed with fresh and healthy ingredients

  • Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or a healthy snack

  • Unique flavor combination with a tangy, sweet, and fresh twist

  • Great for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite veggies


Serving Suggestions

This couscous salad is served cold or at room temperature. It makes a balanced meal when served with grilled chicken or fish. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious everyday dish. I discovered this couscous salad while experimenting with Mediterranean ingredients. Try this easy and healthy couscous salad with fresh vegetables and lemon zest—a perfect light meal for summer and can be packed in a lunch box.

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