Vibrant Couscous Salad Meal Prep for Fresh Flavor Bliss
A delicious and customizable Couscous Salad Meal Prep that's perfect for busy weeks, packed with flavors and nutrients.
Equipment
- - Medium pot
- - Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup Israeli Couscous Cook like pasta, not steam.
- 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
- 1 Cucumber Adds crunch and freshness.
- 3/4 cup Yellow Pepper Diced, can substitute with red or orange.
- 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely diced, optional green onions.
- 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved, can substitute with grape or regular tomatoes.
- 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, cilantro or basil can be alternatives.
- 1.5 tbsp Oregano Dried oregano can be used.
- 1 tbsp Dill Optional but recommended.
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar.
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Preferably freshly squeezed.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced, can use roasted garlic.
- 1/2 tsp Salt Season to taste.
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Season to taste.
- 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Season to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice cucumber and yellow pepper, finely chop red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, mince garlic, and chop fresh parsley. Rinse chickpeas.
- Cook Couscous: In a medium pot, bring 1.75 cups of water to boil. Stir in Israeli couscous, cover, and simmer on medium-low for about 15 minutes, until water is absorbed.
- Cool Couscous: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 30 minutes.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Combine Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous with vegetables and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss gently until coated.
- Let Sit: Allow salad to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store or Serve: Divide salad into containers for meal prep or serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of feta cheese for added flavor.