Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe
This versatile Pearl Couscous salad recipe is great for a refreshing summer lunch or a side dish for a healthy dinner. Also called Israeli Couscous this large round pasta has endless recipe possibilities.
Servings Prep Time
4servings (as a main dish) 10minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings (as a main dish) 10minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
For the Cousous
Dressing
  • 1/2cup olive oil
  • 1/2cup vinegarI used a white balsamic and it was delish but regular balsamic or white wine vinegar will also work nicely
  • 1tbsp lemon juiceor lime if you prefer
  • 1-2tsp chilli oiloptional
Optional Salad Ingredients
Instructions
For the Couscous
  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the couscous. Toast until golden (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add water and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed and the couscous is al dente.
  3. Drain any remaining water and leave couscous to cool in a large bowl.
Dressing
  1. Wisk together all ingredients or shake them in a tightly lidded jar to combine.
Salad
  1. When the couscous has cooled add your choice of optional ingredients and pour over the dressing. Mix carefully to combine.
Recipe Notes

The first time I made this I also added some crumbled feta which was very nice. Some other things you could add or substitute: toasted pine nuts, chickpeas, dried fruit, blue cheese.

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Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe
This versatile Pearl Couscous salad recipe is great for a refreshing summer lunch or a side dish for a healthy dinner. Also called Israeli Couscous this large round pasta has endless recipe possibilities.
pearl couscous salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
servings (as a main dish)
Ingredients
For the Cousous
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vinegar I used a white balsamic and it was delish but regular balsamic or white wine vinegar will also work nicely
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime if you prefer
  • 1-2 tsp chilli oil optional
Optional Salad Ingredients
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
servings (as a main dish)
Ingredients
For the Cousous
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vinegar I used a white balsamic and it was delish but regular balsamic or white wine vinegar will also work nicely
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime if you prefer
  • 1-2 tsp chilli oil optional
Optional Salad Ingredients
pearl couscous salad recipe
Instructions
For the Couscous
  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the couscous. Toast until golden (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add water and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed and the couscous is al dente.
  3. Drain any remaining water and leave couscous to cool in a large bowl.
Dressing
  1. Wisk together all ingredients or shake them in a tightly lidded jar to combine.
Salad
  1. When the couscous has cooled add your choice of optional ingredients and pour over the dressing. Mix carefully to combine.
Recipe Notes

The first time I made this I also added some crumbled feta which was very nice. Some other things you could add or substitute: toasted pine nuts, chickpeas, dried fruit, blue cheese.