This couscous apple salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The combination of sweet apples and savory couscous is delicious, and the addition of zesty lemon juice takes this salad to the next level. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or as a main course, this couscous apple salad is sure to please.
Side dish or main course
This Couscous Apple Salad recipe is a great way to use up any extra apples you might have lying around. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the savory couscous. This salad can be served as a side dish or main course. It's perfect for a light lunch or picnic.
Can Couscous is served cold?
Couscous is a versatile dish that can be served both hot and cold. For a cold couscous dish, try pairing it with fruits and vegetables in a salad. A couscous apple salad is a refreshing and healthy option for a summer meal. To make this salad, simply combine cooked couscous with diced apples. Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette, and enjoy!
Ingredients
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 20 min.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Pearl Couscous
- Sea Salt, to taste
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
- 1 cup Italian Parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Fresh Dill, chopped
- 6 to 8 leaves of fresh mint, chopped
- 6 to 8 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Where Couscous comes from
Couscous is a type of North African pasta that is made from durum wheat semolina. It is traditionally served with stew, but can also be used in salads and couscous apple salad. The name "couscous" comes from the French word for "lump," which refers to the small, pellets of pasta. Couscous is a popular dish in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, but is also becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. In addition to being delicious, couscous is also relatively healthy and easy to make. As a result, it is no wonder that this dish has become so popular in recent years.
Directions
DIRECTIONS
- Cook couscous according to the instructions on the package. Use a small amount of salt in the water. Couscous should be cooked until it is almost done, but still a little firm. When it is finished cooking, set it aside.
- In a large bowl, add apples, parsley, dill, mint, and basil. Toss to combine.
- Take couscous and add it to the bowl. Then, mix in the apple and herb mixture.
- To make the dressing, mix lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir together.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy
Couscous Apple Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This couscous apple salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The combination of sweet apples and savory couscous is delicious, and the addition of zesty lemon juice takes this salad to the next level.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 20 min.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Pearl Couscous
- Sea Salt, to taste
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
- 1 cup Italian Parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Fresh Dill, chopped
- 6 to 8 leaves of fresh mint, chopped
- 6 to 8 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to the instructions on the package. Use a small amount of salt in the water. Couscous should be cooked until it is almost done, but still a little firm. When it is finished cooking, set it aside.
- In a large bowl, add apples, parsley, dill, mint, and basil. Toss to combine.
- Take couscous and add it to the bowl. Then, mix in the apple and herb mixture.
- To make the dressing, mix lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir together.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
