Israeli Couscous Salad

This delicious Israeli Couscous Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices for an easy yet flavorful meal that’s sure to be a hit with everyone! It’s ready in just 20 minutes and can be served warm or cold as desired.

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Pot, Large Skillet

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Israeli Couscous Salad, Healthy, Vegetarian, Mediterranean

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 cup Israeli couscous

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup diced cucumber

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the couscous and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, mint leaves, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Add the cooked couscous to the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients together. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through. Serve warm or cold as desired.

Nutrition:

Calories – 350 kcal; Fat – 8 g; Carbohydrates – 55 g; Protein – 9 g; Fiber – 6 g List of

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Did You Know?

The Mediterranean diet is characterized by high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and olive oil, and low consumption of red meat and sugar.