Israeli Couscous and Quinoa Salad

Description

A really light and delicious cold salad. You can use the vegetables shown here or get creative and add what you like, but the broth really is a must.

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • β…“ cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 ear fresh white corn, kernels cut from cob
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • ΒΌ teaspoon garlic salt
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken broth
  2. Israeli couscous
  3. and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until broth is absorbed
  4. about 10 minutes. Spoon into a large dish. Gently spread out and let cool completely
  5. about 15 minutes.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over couscous. Fluff with a fork until incorporated. Add corn
  7. spring onions
  8. red bell pepper
  9. parsley
  10. garlic salt
  11. salt
  12. and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate until well chilled.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 6

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