Pomegranate Cous Cous Salad is a fabulously festive side dish, perfect for Christmas or any time of year! Cous Cous is combined with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate and fresh parsley. A splash of extra virgin olive oil brings everything together to make a gloriously simple salad that everyone will enjoy - give it a go!
Total Time
20min
4.5
2 Ratings
Author: One Pot Chef Show
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
2
cups
Couscous
•
1
Cucumber
•
2
cups
Water
•
1 2/3
cups
Cherry Tomatoes
, quartered
•
1
Pomegranate
•
1
cup
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
, roughly chopped
•
2
Tbsp
Toasted White Sesame Seeds
•
1/3
cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a large bowl, add Couscous (2 cups) and Boiling Water (2 cups). Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes.
2.
Using a fork, fluff the couscous. Set aside to cool.
3.
To couscous, add Cucumber (1), Cherry Tomatoes (1 2/3 cups), Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (1 cup).
4.
Prepare the Pomegranate (1) by beating on all sides with a wooden spoon. Then cut in half and squeeze the juices and seeds over the salad.
5.
Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup), Toasted White Sesame Seeds (2 Tbsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Stir and drizzle a bit more pomegranate juice on top.
6.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
314
FAT
10.0 g
PROTEIN
7.8 g
CARBS
49.2 g
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