Easy Curried Couscous Salad Recipe
Elevate your next meal with this flavorful curried couscous dish - perfect as a main course or side salad. Impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 293kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 onion diced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoon cashews
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions or using your desired method. I cooked my couscous in an instant pot.1 cup couscous
- Once the couscous is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool down to room temperature and set it aside.
- Prepare our vegetables by cutting them into bite-sized small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and add cumin seeds.2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- When it starts to sizzle, add cashews. Cook until they turn golden brown.2 tablespoon cashews
- Add onions and continue to sauté for a minute.1 onion
- Add zucchini, tomato, and cook for 1-2 minutes until they become slightly soft.1 zucchini, 1 tomato
- Add the mixed vegetables and all the spices.1 cup mixed vegetables, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- Mix well and cook 3-4 minutes over medium heat until the vegetables are fully coated in the curry powder and turn softer.
- Lastly, add the cooked couscous and golden raisins.1 tablespoon raisins
- Mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are heated through.
- Transfer to a medium bowl and garnish with lemon juice and fresh herbs.2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Enjoy your delicious, curried couscous salad!
Notes
- Use your favorite kind of vegetables, I used carrots, fresh peas, and corn. Other options that bring color to the dish are red peppers, cauliflower florets, and green onions.
- You can also add protein such as chickpeas or tofu to make this a more filling meal.
- Adjust the amount of curry powder according to your taste preference.
- Sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer it a little sweet.
- Add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder along with the vegetables if you prefer a spicy dish.
- Cook the couscous in vegetable broth instead of water for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg