Looking for a light, colorful, and satisfying salad recipe? This Couscous Salad with Pomegranate is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy. Whether you’re prepping a quick lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing dinner option, this salad brings together fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and juicy pomegranate seeds for a flavor-packed bowl.
Why You’ll Love This Couscous Salad
This salad is more than just beautiful—it’s delicious and versatile. The base of fluffy couscous soaks up the flavors of olive oil and vinegar, while the pomegranate seeds add a delightful crunch and sweetness. Add in avocado, feta cheese, and crisp greens, and you’ve got a balanced meal full of nutrients and textures.
This dish is also:
- Quick and easy to prepare (ready in under 20 minutes)
- Perfect for meal prep or packed lunches
- Customizable with your favorite vegetables and herbs
- Naturally vegetarian
Couscous salad with pomegranate
Ingredients
- 100 g couscous
- 50 g mixed salad leaves (or greens of your choice)
- ½ avocado diced
- 100 g pomegranate seeds
- 50 g feta cheese crumbled
- ½ small onion (or shallot for a milder taste) finely sliced
- fresh parsley chopped
- Pumpkin seeds for crunch
For the dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
- vinegar
- Chili flakes or fresh chili for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Cook the couscous: Place couscous in a bowl, pour boiling water over it (1:1 ratio), cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the avocado, slice the onion or shallot, and chop the parsley.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the couscous, salad greens, avocado, onion, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and chili if using. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tips and Variations
- Switch it up: Add cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, cucumber, or roasted veggies for extra flavor.
- Make it vegan: Skip the feta or replace with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Add protein: Grilled chicken or chickpeas make great additions for a more filling meal.
- Use fresh herbs: Mint or coriander can be added alongside or instead of parsley.
Tips and Variations
- Switch it up: Add cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, cucumber, or roasted veggies for extra flavor.
- Make it vegan: Skip the feta or replace with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Add protein: Grilled chicken or chickpeas make great additions for a more filling meal.
- Use fresh herbs: Mint or coriander can be added alongside or instead of parsley.
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