Description
Spring Couscous Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish brimming with the flavors of the season. Packed with fresh arugula, sweet peas, and an assortment of aromatic herbs, this salad features a delightful garlicky marinade that elevates each bite. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or light dinners, it can be served as a main dish or as a side. Whip it up in just 45 minutes and enjoy the wholesome goodness of spring on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 small red onion
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup English peas
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup mint
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Za'atar
- Ground cumin
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Blanch the peas in boiling water for about 1.5 minutes and drain.
- In the same pot, cook couscous with water and salt for about 8-10 minutes until absorbed. Fluff and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine sliced onion with lemon juice, zest, and salt; allow to marinate.
- Mix cooled couscous with marinated onion, arugula, parsley, mint, and pistachios.
- Prepare garlic marinade by sautéing minced garlic in olive oil; add za'atar and cumin.
- Pour marinade over salad mixture and toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Feel free to incorporate other veggies like bell peppers or cucumbers for added variety.