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    Home » 30 Min. or Less

    Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad

    Last Updated February 26, 2021. Originally Published September 8, 2016 By Susan 3 Comments

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    Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad- Small pearl shaped pasta (Israeli couscous) combined with fresh cucumber, tomato, bell pepper,parsley and feta make a great light meal or side dish. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice. Bonus! This healthy, bright, clean-eating salad can be whipped up in just a matter of minutes!

    Israeli couscous salad {Healthy & Easy}

    Israeli couscous is similar to traditional couscous in that they are both small pasta-like granules made from semolina.

    Traditional couscous is made by rubbing semolina (high-protein wheat flour) between wet hands making small course granules about the size of bread crumbs. The couscous are then dried (and later cooked in water).

    Israeli couscous on the other hand is small ball-shaped pasta about the size of small pearls (hence the reason it is sometimes referred to as "pearl" couscous).  Israeli couscous is toasted vs. dried (like traditional couscous) after the granules are formed giving the couscous a distinct nutty flavor.

    Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad

    In this particular recipe you can use either variety of couscous. Both are a great whole grain base for showcasing  fresh end of summer cucumber, tomato and bell peppers.

    Healthy Couscous Salad

    Serve as a light meal or a side dish. Pairs nicely with burgers, kebabs, chicken, shrimp, fish, or falafel. Tuck it inside a pita...I guess I should just say Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad is REALLY VERSATILE!

    Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad

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    Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad

    Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad- Small pearl shaped pasta (Israeli couscous) combined with fresh cucumber, tomato, bell pepper,parsley and feta make a great light meal or side dish. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice. Bonus! This healthy, bright, clean-eating salad can be whipped up in just a matter of minutes!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Salad, Side
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 124kcal
    Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked Israeli couscous or cooked regular couscous, or cooked pasta (small in size like shells or ditalini **
    • 2 cups diced cucumber
    • 2 cups diced tomato
    • 1 cup diced bell pepper yellow or orange
    • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • juice of one medium lemon
    • sea salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl combine couscous, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, parsley and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve room temperature or cold. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

    Notes

    ** approx. 2/3 cup dry Israeli pasta= 2 cups cooked

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.8g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 4.49g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 7.3mg | Sodium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g
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    1. toni tautolo

      September 06, 2020 at 12:09 am

      How much exactly is 1/6 of the recipe? (In cups, please)
      Thanks

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      • Susan

        September 06, 2020 at 1:06 pm

        Hi Toni- One serving would be approx. 1 1/3 cups. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      October 30, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Going to make this this week!

      Reply

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