Israeli Couscous Salad
This Israeli Couscous Salad is wonderfully light with a lot of layers of flavor and texture. Great for a simple lunch, side salad, or potluck!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous (pearl couscous)
- 1/2 pound green beans , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small Persian or English cucumber , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook couscous for 4 minutes. Add green beans, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water until cool.
- Transfer green beans and couscous to a large bowl.
- Add in the cucumber, feta cheese, pistachios, raisins, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
- Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg