Couscous Salad Tips
Can you use different kinds of couscous?
This recipe uses Moroccan couscous, which give this salad a fluffy, delicate texture. Moroccan couscous also have a short cooking time. You could substitute pearl (otherwise known as Israeli) couscous. These grains are larger, and would give this salad a heartier texture. Just know that if you make the swap, the couscous will take just a bit longer to cook.
What else can you put in couscous salad?
You can add many other ingredients to couscous salad. Stir in some chickpeas, chopped red bell pepper, kalamata olives or fresh herbs like oregano or basil. You could even add
buttery grilled shrimp for a yummy main dish.
What do you serve with couscous salad?
Consider serving this summery couscous salad with a grilled main dish like
lemon chicken skewers,
steak pinwheels or
smoked honey-peppercorn salmon. Find other pairing ideas in our collection of
grilling recipes.
Can you make couscous salad ahead of time?
Yes! Like other pasta salads, couscous salad can be made ahead of time and will keep fresh in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. If you liked this recipe, check out more of our
couscous recipes.
—Julie Schnittka, Taste of Home Senior Editor
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 173 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.