Couscous Herb Salad

Sides

Couscous Herb Salad

190kcal
6gprotein
10 minsprep
5 minscook
4servings
Easy

A healthy sides recipe — couscous herb salad at just 190 calories per serving.

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Ingredients

  • 250g couscous
  • 300ml hot vegetable stock
  • Large bunch of fresh herbs (parsley, mint, coriander)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 50g toasted pine nuts
  • 50g dried apricots, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Pour hot stock over couscous, cover, and rest 5 mins.

  2. 2

    Fluff with a fork and cool.

  3. 3

    Stir in herbs, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil.

  4. 4

    Add pine nuts and apricots.

  5. 5

    Season to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: Couscous is quick to prepare and provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.