Couscous Salad
A fresh, vibrant salad with couscous, veggies, and a tangy cumin-lime dressing—perfect for a healthy meal or side!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup steamed green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup baby carrots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Couscous:
- Bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot.
- Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Steam green beans until tender but still crisp.
- If using frozen corn, steam or microwave until warmed through.
- Wash and prepare the cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and spinach.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, white wine vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous, green beans, cherry tomatoes, carrots, corn, and spinach.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve:
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
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