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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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15 Comments

  1. July 23, 2013 / 12:14 pm

    Yum! Pinned it!

  2. July 23, 2013 / 2:06 pm

    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!

  3. July 23, 2013 / 2:17 pm

    This looks great!

  4. July 23, 2013 / 5:08 pm

    I will definitely be making this soon! Thanks for sharing.

  5. July 23, 2013 / 5:24 pm

    yum! never thought to put asparagus in a couscous salad! yum!

  6. July 23, 2013 / 5:59 pm

    Stopping by to say hello! Loving your recipes and can’t wait to read more of your blog. ~Peach

  7. July 23, 2013 / 10:07 pm

    This looks seriously delicious and fresh!

  8. July 23, 2013 / 11:36 pm

    I’ve never tried couscous but this recipe makes it sound really good! Thanks for the idea.
    xoxo,
    cYa
    citrusandstyle.blogspot.com

  9. July 24, 2013 / 12:37 am

    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

  10. July 24, 2013 / 12:59 am

    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.

  11. July 24, 2013 / 3:38 pm

    Looks absolutely delicious and really fresh! Been looking for a new side dish to make for summer, I’ll have to try this! xx


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