Bright Spring Couscous Salad
A vibrant and healthy salad celebrating the fresh flavors of spring with couscous, vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Pearled couscous
- Asparagus
- Sweet peas
- Cherry tomatoes
- Chickpeas
- Parsley
- Mint
- Chives
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pearled couscous according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it in a colander and let it cool.
- Prepare the veggies by chopping asparagus, sweet peas, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas, combining them with the cooled couscous in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Dress the salad mixture with the zesty dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Add chopped parsley, mint, and chives over the salad, mixing gently to incorporate.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best flavor, add herbs just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg