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wooden spoons tossing pesto couscous salad above cream plate with gold rim

Vegan Pesto Couscous Salad

Katie Hale
Try our delicious vegan pesto couscous salad! A healthy and tasty dish for any occasion, bursting with fresh ingredients.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 519 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • To start, cook the couscous according to the package instructions and add olive oil and salt. Once cooked, leave it aside to cool.
    teal pan of couscous on hot plate
  • As the couscous cooks, chop the zucchini into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the zucchini for 4-5 minutes until it is tender and browned. Season with salt and pepper, then set it aside.
    zucchini in skillet
  • In a clean skillet, toast the hemp seeds over low heat for approximately 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Stir frequently to avoid burning, and set them aside to cool.
  • Next, chop the fresh herbs before assembling the salad.
    chopped herbs on cutting board being scraped onto bowl of couscous salad
  • When ready to serve the salad, layer the cooled couscous, zucchini, peas, hemp seeds, fresh herbs, feta, and pesto in a large bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and toss everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
    cream bowl with gold rim filled with pesto and couscous salad

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Notes

  • Ready-made couscous or instant couscous can be used to save time.
  • Brown rice, quinoa, bulgar wheat, or farro can be used in place of couscous if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1775IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 4mg
Keyword pesto couscous, pesto couscous salad, vegan couscous salad, vegan pesto
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