Couscous & Fresh Green Apple Salad
This fresh and delicious salad is perfect as a BBQ side dish or light lunch. The couscous used in this dish is known in some regions as pearl couscous or Israeli couscous and can be found in the ethnic aisle. For best results couscous should be prepared al dente.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pearl Couscous
- Sea Salt to taste
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
- 1 cup Italian Parsley chopped
- 1 cup Dill fresh, chopped
- 6-8 leaves mint fresh, chopped
- 6-8 leaves basil fresh, chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook couscous in lightly salted water according to package instructions. Couscous should be prepared al dente. When finished cooking set aside.
- In a large serving bowl add apples, parsley, dill, mint and basil. Toss to combine.
- Add couscous to bowl. Combine with apple and herb mixture.
- Prepare dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil and salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 69g (23%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 77mg (3%)Potassium: 1010mg (29%)Fiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 9745IU (195%)Vitamin C: 148mg (179%)Calcium: 238mg (24%)Iron: 9mg (50%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
