Couscous Salad

Name: Couscous Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Pearl couscous; Cherry tomatoes some roasted and some raw; 1 1/2 cups roasted chickpeas; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove minced; Fresh thyme; 1/4 tsp sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 Persian cucumbers sliced; 1/3 cup crumbled feta

Pearl couscous with raw-and-roasted tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, cucumber, and feta — a salad substantial enough to be lunch.

DifficultyEasyTotal time55 minServes4

♡ Save Create account

Overview

Prep30 min

Cook25 min

Total55 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Baking sheet
Medium pot
Large bowl

Method

Roast the tomatoes

Roast part of the cherry tomatoes until concentrated and jammy.

Crisp the chickpeas

Toss the chickpeas with smoked paprika and roast until crisp.

Cook the couscous

Cook the pearl couscous in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.

Drain and cool

Drain and cool.

Make the dressing

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Toss the couscous

Add the cooled couscous and toss.

Add the mix-ins

Add the raw tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, chickpeas, basil, cucumber, and feta.

Toss gently

Toss gently.

Finish

Finish with more herbs and olive oil.

✦

Tips

NoteThe raw-and-roasted tomato combination is what makes this much more interesting than a standard couscous salad.

NoteIt also keeps well for several days, so this is excellent picnic and meal-prep territory.

✦

Nutrition

AllergensGluten, Dairy

✦

Storage

RefrigeratorAirtight up to 3 days; the chickpeas soften a little, so add extra on top just before serving if you can.

Frequently asked

Can I use regular couscous?+

Yes — pearl couscous is chewier, but regular couscous works with a shorter cook time.

How do I make it vegan?+

Skip the feta or replace it with a plant-based feta; everything else is already vegan-friendly.

Reader Notes

Little thoughts from readers

A small corner for words, memories and gentle feelings.

No notes yet. Leave the first little message.

Leave a little note

Tell June what this page made you feel.