oh.my.delicious
This is without a doubt my new favorite side dish. It’s incredibly simple to make and it only gets better with time. We served this as a side to grilled chicken, but it could also easily be a light lunch. I usually pick up the couscous from Trader Joe’s but it’s easy to find in any grocery store. (see another favorite couscous recipe here)
Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomato
via skinnytaste
ingredients:
6 oz whole wheat pearl couscous
3/4 lb. thin asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
1 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 c. red onion
1-1/2 lemons, juiced
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
kosher salt and pepper, to taste
directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add asparagus and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
Remove asparagus and rinse in a colander in the sink under cold water to stop it from cooking. Add the couscous to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
Chop the red onion into small 1/2 inch pieces. Drain the couscous and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl.
Add the chopped asparagus, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt & pepper to the bowl.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Yum! Pinned it!
Can’t wait to try this!!
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I love making cous cous during the week for meals. It’s so easy and can last for lunches later on, too. This combo sounds awesome!
This looks great!
The perfect summer side. Great recipe!
I will definitely be making this soon! Thanks for sharing.
yum! never thought to put asparagus in a couscous salad! yum!
This looks delicious!! Pinning to remake!!
Stopping by to say hello! Loving your recipes and can’t wait to read more of your blog. ~Peach
This looks seriously delicious and fresh!
I’ve never tried couscous but this recipe makes it sound really good! Thanks for the idea.
xoxo,
cYa
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Oh. My. Gosh. This looks amazing, and healthy! I’m putting it on my recipes to try list {and yes, I totally have one of those…} xx
You seriously find all the most delicious looking recipes! I’ll have to pick up these ingredients next time I’m in Trader Joe’s.
Looks absolutely delicious and really fresh! Been looking for a new side dish to make for summer, I’ll have to try this! xx
This looks really good.