Moroccan Inspired Couscous Salad
Embark on a culinary journey with our vegan Moroccan-inspired couscous salad. Experience the freshness and flavors in this perfect dish for a wholesome lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 apples
- ½ golden raisins
- ½ cup green olives
- ½ cup vegan feta cheese
- ¾ cup pistachios
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup fresh mint
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
- In a spacious bowl, place the couscous and cover it with boiling water. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes until the couscous fully absorbs the water.
- While the couscous "cooks," cube the apples and cut the olives into small pieces. Keep them aside for later use.
- Proceed to finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Set them aside as well.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, coriander, and turmeric. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, according to taste.
- Assemble the salad by combining couscous, cubed apples, raisins, chopped olives, vegan feta, pistachios, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss the ingredients together.
- Serve and enjoy the delightful medley of flavors in this refreshing couscous salad.
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Notes
- Feel free to season the couscous as it cooks to add a richer flavor. Instead of water, cook in vegetable broth or mushroom broth.
- Add any preferred vegetables or dried fruits and nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 12gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 281mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1968IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4mg
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