A delicious and refreshing salad made with Israeli couscous, apples, fresh herbs and a lemon vinaigrette.
What is Israeli Couscous?
Israeli couscous (also known as pearl couscous) is similar in size to grains of rice or barley, but it’s actually a pasta. It has a chewy texture, and is perfect for adding to soups or pasta salads.
Traditional couscous is different than pearl couscous. The grains are much smaller, and the texture is more like quinoa.
There are countless ways to enjoy it. It's perfect served hot or cold. But, this Israeli Couscous Salad with Apple is my new favorite! There is a variety of textures in it and the vinaigrette coats every ingredient with a rich summery flavor.
It’s perfect served as a side dish, but it also makes a great, vegetarian meal when it’s served on its own. You can even amp it up a bit by adding in some protein-packed, canned chickpeas.
Start by cooking approximately 2 cups of Israeli couscous. While it is cooking, chop 1 Gala apple, ⅓ cup yellow onion, ¼ cup fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon fresh mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lemon and a dash of salt & pepper.
In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous with chopped ingredients. Top with vinaigrette and ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese. Easy peasy!
Need an easy, delicious salad this summer? Take advantage of fresh seasonal ingredients and make this Israeli Couscous Salad with Apple that's both full of bright flavors and is also very easy to make.
Israeli Couscous Salad with Apple
Ingredients
- 2 cups Israeli Couscous
- 1 Gala apple
- ⅓ cup yellow onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt & Pepper- to taste
- ¼ cup feta cheese- crumbled
Instructions
- Start by cooking approximately 2 cups of Israeli couscous. While it is cooking, chop 1 Gala apple, ⅓ cup yellow onion, ¼ cup fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon fresh mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lemon and a dash of salt & pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous with chopped ingredients. Top with vinaigrette and ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese. Easy peasy!
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