5-Day Couscous with Vegetables and Herbs Recipe
This 5-Day Couscous recipe is a simple, versatile dish featuring fluffy couscous combined with fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for meal prepping, it can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for quick lunches or light dinners throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Couscous
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
Herbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous: In a large bowl, combine the couscous, salt, and olive oil or butter. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it soak for about 5 minutes until the grains absorb the water and become tender.
- Fluff the couscous: Using a fork, gently fluff the couscous to separate the grains and prevent clumping, creating a light and airy texture.
- Mix with vegetables and herbs: Add the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, parsley, and mint to the couscous. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Chill and store: Transfer the couscous salad to an airtight container and refrigerate. This dish can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature and will keep well for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- Feel free to customize the vegetable mix with your favorites like zucchini, carrots, or olives.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free couscous (such as corn-based couscous) or substitute with quinoa.
- To add protein, consider tossing in chickpeas, grilled chicken, or feta cheese.
Keywords: couscous, couscous salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian, meal prep, easy lunch, healthy salad
