Vegetable salad with couscous
4 servings
20 minutes
Vegetable salad with couscous is a harmony of freshness and softness, combining the airy texture of couscous with crunchy vegetables and aromatic herbs. This dish, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, is characterized by its lightness and versatility: it is perfect as a standalone light dinner or as an accompaniment to a main course. The bright colors of sweet peppers make it aesthetically appealing, while fresh mint adds an unexpected refreshing note. The dressing made from red wine vinegar and vegetable oil enriches the flavor with a light acidity and depth. This dish is suitable for those who appreciate simplicity in preparation but want to enjoy an exquisite combination of flavors. This salad fits perfectly into a summer menu, complementing picnics and light festive gatherings.
1
Prepare the couscous as instructed on the package.
- Couscous: 200 g
2
Wash the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and cut into cubes. Chop the onion and parsley.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Parsley: to taste
3
In a large bowl, mix couscous, vegetables, herbs, oil, and wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper, add spices to taste, and garnish the dish with fresh mint.
- Couscous: 200 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Fresh mint: 7 g
- Spices: to taste
- Parsley: to taste
- Red wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
