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Pearled Israeli couscous salad with grilled seasonal vegetables in a white bowl
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Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Vegetables

This Israeli Couscous Salad recipe is full of healthy grilled vegetables and fresh herbs tossed in a flavorful homemade lemon vinaigrette.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Israeli couscous salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 466kcal

Ingredients

For the Grilled Vegetables and Couscous

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth (you can also use water)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and quartered
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cored and quartered
  • 1 zucchini or yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into planks
  • 1 small onion, cut in half
  • 1 bunch (1-pound) asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

For the Lemon Vinaigrette

Instructions

To Make the Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl or lidded jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Reserve until needed.

To Make the Couscous Salad

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the Israeli couscous and toast stirring frequently until lightly golden brown. Add 1 1/2 cups of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Set aside
  • Place all the vegetables in a container (I use a sheet pan). Drizzle the veggies with the remaining olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix until all the vegetables are coated. Set aside while heating the grill.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred. The bell peppers and onions take about 8-10 minutes. The zucchini and yellow squash take about 7 minutes. The asparagus takes about 4-5 minutes. 
    Remove the vegetables from the grill and when cool enough to handle, cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the grilled vegetables with the Israeli couscous. Toss with the vinaigrette. Add the fresh mint and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

  • The salad can be made 2 days ahead of time and can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Leftover couscous salad can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1485IU | Vitamin C: 62.3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.1mg