Healthy Couscous Salad

Today, we present to you a tantalizing recipe for a Couscous Salad that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Couscous, a versatile grain that effortlessly complements an array of vibrant vegetables, takes center stage in this dish. Its light and fluffy texture provides the perfect canvas for a colorful medley of seasonal produce. To enhance the presentation, we recommend serving this delectable creation in our elegant white stoneware ruffle bowl—a vessel that embodies both style and functionality, perfectly suited for showcasing a hearty salad.

Couscous salad featuring our white stoneware ruffle bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups couscous

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 English cucumber, diced

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional, I leave them off because I am not an olive fan!)

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• Handful of spinach and arugula, chopped

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1-2 garlic cloves 

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.

1. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.

2. Add the red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, greens, and mint to the bowl. Toss everything together until well combined.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic, and pepper until well combined.

4. Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss everything together until well coated.

5. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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The delicate balance of the light couscous and the vibrant medley of vegetables truly makes this salad a refreshing delight. The beauty of this dish lies not only in its simplicity but also in its versatility, allowing you to experiment with different vegetables and herbs according to your personal preferences and seasonal availability. So go ahead, gather your ingredients, and create a symphony of tastes that will leave everyone craving more. And remember, for an impeccable presentation, serve this sensational salad in our white stoneware ruffle bowl—a vessel that elevates your dining experience with its depth and elegance!