Couscous with Green Apple Salad Recipe
This healthy couscous salad is made with simple ingredients. It’s an easy recipe and I enjoy it most of the time as a side dish for a main course like steak or grilled vegetables. You can also have it as your light lunch. It easily became one of my favorite salads.
Ingredients
- 1 C. Pearl couscous
- Sea salt to taste
- 2 Granny Smith Apples
- 1 C. Italian Parsley , chopped
- 1 C. Fresh Dill , chopped
- 6 to 8 leaves fresh mint , chopped
- 6 to 8 leaves fresh basil , chopped
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook couscous in lightly salted water according to package directions. For the best experience, couscous should be prepared al dente. When finished cooking, set it aside.
- In a large serving bowl add your medium green apple, parsley, dill, mint, and basil. Toss to combine.
- Add the cooked couscous to a large bowl. Combine it with apple and fresh herbs mixture.
- Prepare the dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour the fresh basil dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything to combine.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!