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RCI-RC.006.0094.001

Quick Spanish Couscous Salad

Makes 3 cups 150px|right

vegetarianvegandairy-freenut-free
Prep35 min
Cook25 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add the 2 cups of couscous, stir once, and remove from heat.
2
Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let the couscous rest for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5 minutes
3
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4
Crush the 1 clove of garlic and add to the warm couscous along with the pinch of dried thyme and pinch of oregano. Stir well to distribute the seasonings.
5
Chop the 1 tomato into small pieces and add to the couscous along with the ¼ cup of sliced stuffed green olives.
6
Toss all ingredients together until evenly combined. Allow the salad to cool to room temperature for 3-5 minutes before serving, or refrigerate for a chilled salad.