Easy Vegetarian Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Vegetarian Couscous Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous, or 2 cups cooked couscous, cooled; 6 green onions, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, precooked or canned, drained and rinsed; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon sea salt, or kosher salt, to taste; 1 dash freshly ground black pepper, optional

A quick vegetarian and vegan couscous salad features chickpeas, cucumbers, and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing, perfect for potlucks or picnics.

⭐ 3.7 (26 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 10 minTotal: 20 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Cook couscous according to package directions, ideally in vegetable broth, then set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chopped green onions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and fresh parsley.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, coriander, and salt in a small bowl to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to coat.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 411 kcal

Carbohydrate: 35 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 466 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 28 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g