Couscous Tabouli With Salmon

Submitted by kolleen1021

"This is a healthy meal that is delicious warm over nice crisp greens or chilled as a salad itself. The recipe calls for fresh salmon, but boneless, skinless canned salmon works as well."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6 cups (approx.)
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 1 cup couscous (I use whole wheat)
• 1 cup water
• salt
• pepper, fresh cracked
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. two lemons)
• 1 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced small
• 1 medium red onion, diced small (optional)

directions

1. Season the salmon fillets with a little salt and pepper.
2. Spray a hot saute pan with cooking spray and place the fillets in the pan.
3. Saute salmon on both sides until nicely browned and flaky. Remove and set aside.
4. Boil 1 cup of water with approximately 1 teaspoon of salt.
5. Once boiling, stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat for 5 minutes.
6. Add the couscous, salmon, chopped tomato, parsley, onion (if using), oil, and lemon to a large bowl.
7. Toss lightly to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.
8. NOTE: Additional lemon and/or olive oil may be added if you prefer a wetter tabouli. I usually add extra lemon because I love it!