Salad with couscous, seeds and greens
6 servings
30 minutes
Couscous salad with seeds and herbs is a vibrant dish of Turkish cuisine that combines freshness and lightness. The couscous, infused with the aroma of lemon and olive oil, becomes tender and airy, while the juiciness of cucumber and the sharpness of red onion add zest. Crunchy seeds and sesame provide textural depth, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat and fish delicacies. With its simplicity in preparation and richness in healthy ingredients, it fits well into the diet of those who value health and taste. The Turkish roots of the recipe reflect the tradition of using fresh herbs and grains, creating a dish filled with vitality and Eastern flair.
1
Pour couscous into a bowl and cover with boiling water, twice the volume. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Couscous: 225 g
2
Mix the couscous with a fork and add chopped herbs, finely chopped red onion, grated lemon zest and juice, peeled and seeded finely chopped cucumber, seeds, sesame, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix everything well and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Red onion: 1 head
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
- Roasted sesame: 30 g
- Roasted Sunflower Seeds: 30 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste