Description
Kale and Couscous Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish combining tender couscous with fresh kale, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups kale, finely chopped, stems removed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place couscous in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Massage chopped kale with a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and feta (if using) to the couscous and kale.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Massage kale to reduce bitterness and soften texture.
- Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Substitute quinoa for couscous for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg