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Spring Couscous Salad

Bright and Fresh Spring Couscous Salad You’ll Love

This Spring Couscous Salad is a delightful, vibrant dish filled with fresh herbs and vegetables, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous Feel free to substitute with farro or quinoa.
  • 1 cup Fresh Peas Frozen peas work too.
  • 4 cups Arugula Swap in baby spinach for a milder flavor.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Soak in lemon juice to mellow its bite.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Try basil or cilantro for a twist.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios Substitute with any nuts or omit for nut-free.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use roasted garlic for a milder flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Za’atar Mix sumac, sesame seeds, and dried herbs if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use lime juice as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add fresh peas and blanch for about 1.5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  2. In the same pot, boil salted water. Add pearl couscous, cover partially, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender, then let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped red onions, arugula, herbs, couscous, peas, and pistachios. Toss gently.
  4. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until golden, stir in za’atar, and remove from heat.
  5. Pour the warm marinade over the salad base and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
  6. Keep arugula and herbs separate until serving. Store components in airtight containers to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad is best served at room temperature or slightly warm, delightful on its own or paired with grilled proteins.

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