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Spring Couscous Salad

Spring Couscous Salad: A Bright, Tasty Meal Prep Gem

Enjoy a fresh and nutritious Spring Couscous Salad, perfect for meal prep and adaptable with seasonal vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup pearl couscous substitute with quinoa for gluten-free option
  • 1 ¾ cups water for cooking couscous
  • 1 cup asparagus fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup pistachios can substitute with almonds or walnuts
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled, can substitute with goat cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard can substitute with regular mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning can substitute with dried oregano or basil
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning
Optional Garnishes
  • microgreens can substitute with sprouts

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the couscous by boiling water, adding couscous, and simmering for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Sauté chopped asparagus and peas in olive oil until tender-crisp.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl until creamy and well emulsified.
  4. Combine cooked couscous, sautéed vegetables, pistachios, and parsley in a bowl.
  5. Dress the salad, toss well, and garnish with microgreens if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes after dressing for enhanced flavor. Store the dressing separately if meal prepping.

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