Tabbouleh Couscous Salad

This Tabbouleh Couscous Salad is a high-protein couscous pasta salad that's inspired by the vibrant, herby Mediterranean flavors of tabbouleh. It's an insanely delicious, balanced meal that's perfect for meal prep and potlucks alike!

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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Lindsey

Ingredients

For the Couscous

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup pearled couscous
1.5 cups boiling water

For the Salad

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
1 cup fresh parsley chopped
¼ cup fresh mint chopped
2 stalks green onion chopped
3 roma tomatoes diced
2 cups cucumber chopped
2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
1 cup chickpeas cooked
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until fragrant. Add pearled couscous and toast for 1-2 minutes.
1 cup pearled couscous, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Carefully add 1.5 cups of boiling water to the couscous, then cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, until water has absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool while the rest of the ingredients are prepared.
1.5 cups boiling water
Chop all herbs, vegetables, and chicken.
1 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh mint, 2 stalks green onion, 3 roma tomatoes, 2 cups cucumber, 2 cups cooked chicken breast
Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Toss to combine, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice from 1 lemon, 1 cup chickpeas, salt and pepper to taste
Serve immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge. Enjoy!

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