Couscous salad

Delicious and light couscous salad recipe bursting with flavorful vegetables and tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for a refreshing and nutrient-packed meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken stock
• 280g instant couscous
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 small red onion, peeled, diced
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the chicken stock in a saucepan until it boils.
2. Put the couscous in a big bowl that can withstand heat. Mix in the salt and cinnamon. Pour the boiling chicken stock over the couscous mixture, cover the bowl, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff the couscous, and let it cool down.
3. Mix olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions in a big bowl. Add the cooled couscous and mix well. Add the cilantro leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Summary:

• Calories: 1896 kcal
• Fat: 63 g
• Protein: 56 g
• Carbs: 281 g
• Potassium: 2286 mg
• Magnesium: 243 mg