COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE with Easy Vinaigrette Dressing – Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Meals

If you’re looking for something super tasty and easy to make, this couscous salad is where it’s at. It’s got all the good stuff—fluffy couscous, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing that pulls it all together. Perfect for lunch, a side dish, or just something to snack on. Trust me, this one’s a winner. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

Salad base:

– 1 cup of dried couscous
– 1 cup water
– 1 cucumber, 130 grams, diced
– 115 grams of cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 medium purple onion, 85 grams, finely chopped
– 1/3 cup of raisins, golden
– 1/4 cup of walnuts, chopped
– 12 grams of fresh basil, chopped

Salad dressing:

– 1/2 small onion, minced
– 1/4 cup of flaxseed oil
– 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
– 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil. Place dried couscous in a salad bowl, pour the boiling water over it, add a sprinkle of salt, and stir. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.

2. Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, purple onion, basil, raisins, and walnuts to the cooled couscous.

3. In a jar, combine the minced onion, flaxseed oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake vigorously to mix and pour it over the salad.

4. Toss the salad thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve and enjoy!

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