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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
20 MINPrep Time
10 MINCook Time
6Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This Mediterranean couscous salad is inspired by the flavors of Sicily - with lemon, fresh mint and basil, sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's a lot of bright flavor and satisfying texture. While couscous isn't thought of as Italian, it's actually made of Semolina flour and is technically a pasta! You can substitute any small pasta like orzo, or even fregola for an extra toasty, delicious flavor.
This is a great simple side dish to serve up with company, or a prep-ahead lunch. Add chicken or seafood for protein!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
pasta pasta salad Salad side Side Dish
Prep Time
20 minutes
10 minutes
Calories
449
Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus 1/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1-pound box Israeli couscous, fregola, or orzo
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, warm 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the couscous and cook until toasted and lightly browned, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the stock, and the juice of 1 lemon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the couscous is tender, but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the couscous.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked couscous with the remaining olive oil, remaining lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper and let cool.
- Once the couscous is room temperature, add the fresh herbs, dried cranberries, and almonds. Toss to combine and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 449
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
- Carbs
- 73 grams
- Protein
- 14 grams
- Fat
- 11 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 2 grams
- Cholesterol
- 4 milligrams
- Sodium
- 375 milligrams
- Fiber
- 6 grams
- Sugar
- 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat
- 9 grams
Organic Peranzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Regular Price
- $22.50
- Unit Price
- /per
(8.4 oz)
Organic Fregola
- Regular Price
- $10.50
- Unit Price
- /per
(1.1 lbs)
Tuscan Salt Blend Medium
- Regular Price
- $16.50
- Unit Price
- /per
(7.76 oz)
Organic Peranzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Regular Price
- $22.50
- Unit Price
- /per
(8.4 oz)
Organic Fregola
- Regular Price
- $10.50
- Unit Price
- /per
(1.1 lbs)
Tuscan Salt Blend Medium
- Regular Price
- $16.50
- Unit Price
- /per
(7.76 oz)
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