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Spring Couscous Salad

Fresh & Zesty Spring Couscous Salad to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy this vibrant Spring Couscous Salad, featuring arugula, peas, and a zesty garlic marinade for a refreshing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous Substitute with quinoa for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Fresh Peas Frozen peas work well if fresh are unavailable
  • 2 cups Arugula Spinach can be used instead
  • 1/4 cup Mint Fresh is best, dried can work in a pinch
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Feel free to swap for another herb
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Shallots are a milder alternative
For the Marinade
  • 2 cloves Garlic Roughly chop for infusion
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Za'atar Mix sumac, sesame seeds, and dried herbs if unavailable
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios Substitute with almonds or sunflower seeds

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blanch the peas: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add fresh peas and blanch for 1 to 1.5 minutes. Transfer to ice water to cool.
  2. Cook the couscous: In a large pot, combine pearl couscous with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Prepare the marinade: In the same pot, heat olive oil, add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Stir in za'atar and salt.
  4. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked couscous, blanched peas, arugula, red onion, mint, parsley, and pistachios. Toss with the marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad celebrates the essence of spring with colorful, fresh ingredients and quick preparation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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