I have been laser-focused on creating interesting and delicious meal prep ideas for my family, and for all of you of course! This couscous salad is a real winner in my books. It’s really simple to make and packs a TON of flavor. Perfect for lunches or dinner and keeps in the fridge really, really well. It’s a great thing to make in advance and enjoy all week.

Moroccan Inspired Couscous Salad. Crave-able salad that is a perfect meal prep friend.

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Prep Time 20 minutes

Ready in 20 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 1¼ cups couscous
• 1½ cups boiling water
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ½ red onion, diced
• ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped dates or raisins
• ¾ cup diced cucumber
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup toasted slivered almonds

Instructions

 

• Place measured couscous in a medium-sized pot that has a lid. In a kettle, or in another pot, bring water to a boil. Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over the couscous. Place lid on the pot and let rest for around 10 minutes. After 10 mins, remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
• Once couscous is soft, add in all the other ingredients and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
• This will stay in the fridge for 7 days and is great for meal prep. Enjoy!

Andy’s Notes

Couscous: What is it?

Couscous is a great ingredient and really easy to make. Couscous is a pasta made from semolina flour mixed with water, so it’s not a grain as some people believe. Cooking couscous is crazy easy! All you need to do is pour boiling water over the couscous and cover with a lid. Let it sit for around 10 minutes, fluff with a fork and you’re good to season away!

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