Couscous Salad with Herbs and Lemon
A fluffy, fragrant North African staple that absorbs bright citrus flavors beautifully.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
- 1 cup dry instant couscous
- 1 cup warm vegetable broth or boiling water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Place the dry couscous in a heat-proof bowl and pour the boiling water or broth evenly over the top. Cover tightly with a large plate or plastic wrap to trap the steam, then let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
Remove the cover and gently rake a fork through the grains to separate them. Spread the fluffed couscous out slightly and let it cool completely to room temperature.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the sliced almonds. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing constantly, until lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Add the chopped flat-leaf parsley, fresh mint, and sliced green onions to the cooled couscous. Toss gently with a fork to disperse the herbs evenly.
Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Drizzle over the couscous and toss lightly until every grain is dressed.
Fold in the toasted sliced almonds right before serving to maintain their crunch.
Keyword Couscous Salad with Herbs and Lemon