Spring Veggie Couscous Salad
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 10 servings (generous 3/4 cup per serving)
Calories: 169kcal
- 2 cups pearl couscous (300 grams)
- 2 cups asparagus (1 bunch / 200 grams)
- 1 cup corn, roasted on the cob and cob removed (150 grams)
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped (135 grams)
- 10 oz baby heirloom tomatoes, halved (284 grams)
- 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Toss tomatoes with 1 tsp olive oil and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Cook couscous according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and toss with dressing in a large bowl.
Place trimmed asparagus in a microwave safe dish and cover with a very damp paper towel. Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes until asparagus is bright green. Add asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry, then chop into 1-2" chunks.
Add all remaining ingredients to the couscous and toss until evenly coated with dressing.
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g