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Couscous Salad

Cultural Context

Couscous salad is a popular dish in North African cuisine, particularly in Morocco. It is often served as a side dish or a light meal, especially during warm weather. The dish showcases the versatility of couscous, which can be paired with a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a colorful and nutritious option. It is commonly enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the communal aspect of dining in Mediterranean cultures.

MediterraneanMAside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup couscous
2 tsps mustard paste
Salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
2-3 tbsps apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of dried mixed herbs
½ cup boiled corn kernels
10-15 red radish slices
10-15 green cucumber slices
8-10 walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
5-6 oxalis leaves
Assorted lettuce leaves as required

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Take couscous in a bowl. Add 1½ cups hot water, cover with a cling film and set aside for 8-10 minutes.

2

For the dressing, take mustard paste in a bowl. Add salt, crushed black peppercorns, apple cider vinegar and whisk well. Add olive oil and mix well. Add dried herbs and mix.

3

Transfer the couscous in a bowl. Add corn kernels, red radish slices, green cucumber, walnuts, oxalis leaves. Drizzle some of the prepared dressing on top.

4

Arrange the lettuce leaves on the base of serving plate and drizzle remaining dressing on top.

5

Arrange the prepared salad on top. Serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

bowlcling film

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegangluten-free

Also Known As

Couscous Salad with VegetablesMediterranean Couscous Salad

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