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Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad

Savory Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad You'll Love

This Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any meal, featuring roasted vegetables and zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous can substitute with regular couscous
  • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Bell Peppers mix and match varieties
  • 1 medium Zucchini or summer squash
  • 1 medium Squash or roasted carrots
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil high-quality extra virgin preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest use from fresh lemons
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly crushed
For Finishing Touches
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese omit for dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/4 cup Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your vegetables.
  2. In a large bowl, toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and minced garlic.
  3. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Prepare pearl couscous according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes.
  5. Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining olive oil in a small bowl.
  6. Combine roasted vegetables and couscous in a large bowl with half of the dressing.
  7. Serve warm garnished with feta cheese and pine nuts or refrigerate to serve cold later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge. Optional to drizzle leftover dressing before serving for extra freshness.

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