A gorgeous side dish or salad
These are the top reasons why we adore this recipe:
- an incredibly delicious, hearty, colorful dish with lots of vegetables
- a beautiful side dish to meat, fish, and meatless dishes
- a gorgeous Mediterranean dish
- cut the vegetables into small slices to capture all the delicious flavors
- perfect for picnics, for lunch during the week, or to take with you on the go
- vegan and dairy-free
What is couscous, and how do we prepare it?
Couscous is a delicious dish made of small rolled wheat or semolina granules. It's not a special cereal of plant, but a semolina product. It's popular in North Africa, and thanks to its gentle flavor, it can be prepared in many different ways. Store-bought couscous takes minutes, making it perfect for a quick side weeknight side dish.
To cook the couscous, we add it to a bowl and cover it with salted boiling water to cover over a centimeter or 1/2-inch of the couscous. Cover with a plate and set aside for 5 minutes to cook. Then, fluff with a fork and add additional ingredients to your liking.
What to serve with Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This couscous is ideal for meatless, fish, and meat mains. Here are our favorite dishes to serve the couscous with:
- Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce
- Braised Pork Shoulder with Pepper Tomato Sauce
- Mussels in Tomato Sauce
- Hake in Butter Onion Sauce
- Oven-Baked Sea Bream with Potatoes
- Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
- Marinated Chicken Skewers
Storing
When the couscous cools, place it in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat or serve cold.
How to make Mediterranean Couscous Salad at home (video)
Check this short video to learn how to make this fantastic Couscous Salad.
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METHOD
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dressing
Add olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, tahini, salt, pepper, and grated chili in a small bowl. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
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roast the peppers
Place the peppers in a deep baking dish. Place in the preheated oven on the middle rack and roast for 20 minutes at 210 °C / 410 °F. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Cover with a different plate and set aside to cool slightly.
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couscous
Add couscous to a bowl and cover with 300ml (1 1/4 cups) salted boiling water. Cover with a plate and set aside for the couscous to cook for approximately 5 minutes.
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Peel the roasted peppers. Using a fork, fluff the couscous. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, roasted pepper, preserved lemon, chopped parsley, and olives. Drizzle with homemade salad dressing, toss to combine, and serve.
