This Israeli Couscous Salad is a light and fresh side dish for summer! Bright flavors of lemon and herbs, along with cucumber, tomato and onion mixed with pearl couscous tastes delicious on its own as a light lunch or as a side dish for grilled meats at a BBQ or potluck.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Easy Recipes, Make Ahead, Meal Prep, Pasta, Pearl Coucous, Isreali Couscous, Couscous Salad
1cucumber persian or english, sliced into half moons
1heirloom tomatodiced
1/2medium red onionsliced
3tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
Instructions
Whisk together ingredients for dressing, set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When oil is hot, add the couscous and sauté for several minutes, until starting to turn golden.
Add 1 and 3/4 cups of water to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, then transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool.
When couscous is cool, add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and dressing, stir to mix. Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.