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Easy Couscous Salad with Chopped Apple

This Easy Couscous Salad is fresh, bright, and so simple to make and the best part is that it’s made without feta, but still packed with flavor. Fluffy couscous, crisp veggies, and lots of fresh herbs come together in just minutes for a light, satisfying meal or side dish. Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or easy summer dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy couscous salad
Servings: 4 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Orange Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2/3 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup Green Onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup Red Apple chopped
  • 3 cups Cooked Couscous
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing
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Instructions

  • In a medium heatproof bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the couscous.
  • Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside to let cool for 5 minutes more.
  • In the same bowl used to cook the couscous, add pepper, red onions, green onions and red apple.
  • Stir really well along with the homemade vinaigrette.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g