Name: Easy Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth; 3/4 cup couscous; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of; 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup scallion, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; salt and pepper (to season)

6

Recipe by Chef Dudo

6

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

This past summer was very hot and this salad fitted perfectly. Not too heavy, yet filling and above all, easy to make.

Ready In:: 20mins
Serves:
Units:

Nutrition Information

6

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

ingredients

1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
³⁄₄ cup couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¹⁄₂ cup celery, chopped
¹⁄₂ cucumber, seeded and chopped
¹⁄₄ cup scallion, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper (to season)

directions

Bring stock to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
Stir in couscous.
Cover pan, remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl.
Mix well.
Transfer couscous to a large bowl.
Fluff with a fork.
Add tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, cucumber, scallions and parsley to bowl with cooked couscous.
Mix gently.
Pour dressing over mixture and mix again.
Season with salt and pepper.
Can be served luke-warm or chilled.

Submit a Recipe Correction

Add a Note

RECIPE MADE WITH LOVE BY

@Chef Dudo

Contributor

@Chef Dudo

Contributor

"This past summer was very hot and this salad fitted perfectly. Not too heavy, yet filling and above all, easy to make."

Join The Conversation

all

reviews

tweaks

q&a

sort by:

review by Boomette

8/15/2011

This salad is so yummy. When I made it, we found it tasted too much the balsamic vinegar. But after a night in the fridge, it doesn't taste too much balsamic vinegar. It's so yummy. With lots of fresh veggies. I just omitted the parsley. Thanks Chef Dudo :) Made for Ramadan tag game
photo by Boomette

8/15/2011
review by mandalee65

8/9/2007

Although I'm not a huge fan of balsamic vinegar, this was a refreshing salad worthy of being a complete meal. I think next time I'll use red wine vinegar instead - but I can assure you, there will definitely be a next time. This is a tasty, crunchy, healthy salad, and even my picky DH enjoyed it.
review by Ingy1171

4/30/2007

I think the ingredient that really sets this apart from other pasta salads (aside from the couscous) is the lemon zest. Along with the parsley it adds such a fresh zing to this salad! This was a delicous side to a BLT sandwich at lunch. Most definitely a keeper!
review by Cookin-jo

9/25/2006

Absolutely delicious! We really enjoyed all the fresh vegetables in this salad and the dressing was so tasty. I made it exactly as written and it was perfect. Next time I'll probably double the recipe because it didn't last long. Thanks for a great recipe gardenlady.