Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and nutritious dish straight from Hollywood's most beloved actress! Jennifer Aniston's couscous salad isn't just another recipe—it's a culinary sensation that promises to transform your everyday meal into a star-studded experience. Packed with vibrant vegetables, zesty dressing, and perfectly fluffy couscous, this recipe is about to become your new go-to summer dish that screams health, flavor, and simplicity.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Chop the parsley finely and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups of vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the broth is boiling, add 1 cup of couscous to the saucepan. Stir briefly to ensure the couscous is evenly distributed in the broth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, cover it with a lid, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This will allow the couscous to absorb the broth and become fluffy.
- After 5 minutes, uncover the saucepan and use a fork to fluff the couscous. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the fluffed couscous to the bowl with the vegetables and dressing. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the couscous salad at room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving for a refreshing dish.
Tips
- Use hot broth for fluffier couscous: Always use boiling hot vegetable broth to ensure your couscous cooks evenly and becomes wonderfully light and fluffy.
- Let it rest: After adding couscous to hot broth, allow it to sit covered for exactly 5 minutes. This steaming process is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
- Fluff with a fork: Always use a fork to separate the couscous grains, preventing clumping and creating a light, airy consistency.
- Chill for enhanced flavor: While delicious at room temperature, chilling the salad for 15-30 minutes allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Customize your veggies: Feel free to swap or add vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference while maintaining similar proportions.
- Fresh herbs matter: Use freshly chopped parsley for the most vibrant flavor and color in your salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
