VEGAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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This is a great couscous recipe with lots of vegetables. If you are not vegan, you can add some feta cheese to the recipe, but it tastes great without. I often make it for potlucks or parties.

Provided by kfeg4321

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 tomatoes, cubed
½ cucumber, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour couscous into a large salad bowl. Stir tomato paste and vegetable bouillon together in the cup you used to measure the couscous. Fill the measuring cup with boiling water and pour over couscous. Add another 1/2 cup of boiling water and stir. Cover bowl with a large plate and allow couscous to steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and basil. Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a cup. Pour over couscous salad and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 46.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Abdul jabbar Abbasi
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This salad is just what I was looking for. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Kashif MaLiK47
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables, grains, and dressings, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to clean out your fridge and use up leftovers.


Mk GAMING
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Bleh.


Shannon Rothlander
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, and it was delicious.


Yasir Mateen
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing is really what makes it.


Lorena Olivos
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying. I love that it's vegan, so I can feel good about eating it.


Nex
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Not my favorite.


Asad Baba
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This salad is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Salim Mhanna
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This salad is just okay. I found it to be a bit bland and uninspired.


nnajmagull nnajmagull
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some roasted carrots and broccoli, and they worked perfectly in this salad. The dressing is also very versatile. I used a balsamic vinaigrette, but I think a lemon-tahini dressing would a


Rodolfo dgtdrrddcfc
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Meh.


Bbbhk Bbbh look
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This salad is bursting with flavor! The combination of sweet and sour is perfect, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again for my next potluck.


redry Equ
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Not bad! I thought the dressing was a little bland, but overall it was a good salad.


Sadegh Amiri
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This salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Salmaan Mx1
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used quinoa instead of couscous and it turned out great.


Karakoz Ernurqyzy
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This salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The nutty flavor of the couscous pairs perfectly with the sweet and juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy dressing. I highly recommend adding some crumbled feta cheese for an extra layer