Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Fresh Herbs
This pearl couscous salad with pomegranate, pistachios and fresh herbs makes a Middle Eastern salad that’s loaded with texture, flavour and aroma. It’s essentially a traditional village salad with the additions of pearl couscous, pomegranate seeds, pistachios and a mix of herbs, but it’s super versatile. Use bulgur or quinoa and whatever nuts or herbs you have on hand.
Servings: 2
Calories: 524kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g pearl couscous
- 1 pomegranate seeds only, divided
- 12 cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 red capsicum bell peppers, diced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice, traditionally used in the Middle East
- 2 tbsp pistachios shelled, toasted (optional), divided
- 1 cup fresh herbs roughly chopped, fresh mint, dill, coriander, flat-leaf parsley,
Instructions
- Prep the pearl couscous according to the packet instructions, as methods and times vary according to the brand; some require soaking the pearl couscous, others call for first frying the pearl couscous in olive oil before simmering it in water.
- In a large salad bowl, use a big wooden spoon to combine the pearl couscous, half the pomegranate seeds, diced cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh herbs, and half the pistachios.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning to suit your palate then transfer to a salad bowl. Sprinkle the rest of the pomegranate seeds and pistachios on top, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 1106mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3312IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg