Name: Couscous Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 200 g couscous; 200 ml chicken stock (liquid); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cucumber diced seeds removed; 1/2 red onion finely sliced; 1 yellow capsicum diced seeds removed; 2 tomatoes diced seeds removed; 2 tbs parsley chopped; 2 tbs lemon juice; 1 tbs hummus optional; 1 pinch salt and pepper

by ruthhoward Last updated on 05/02/2025

Perfect with barbecued meats, or to bring a plate to a party, this incredibly delicious summer couscous stirs fresh crisp salad ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber and capsicum through couscous for a light and bright side dish.

- Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

200 g couscous
200 ml chicken stock (liquid)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cucumber diced seeds removed
1/2 red onion finely sliced
1 yellow capsicum diced seeds removed
2 tomatoes diced seeds removed
2 tbs parsley chopped
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs hummus optional
1 pinch salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Combine stock and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small saucepan, heat just until boiling then pour over the couscous.
Step 2

Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 3

Fluff couscous with a fork, season with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Allow to cool, stir in cucumber, onion, capsicum, tomato and parsley.
Step 5

Separatly combine remaining oil, lemon juice and hummus. Add to the couscous and stir to combine.

Equipment

1 saucepan

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

What is couscous made of?

Couscous is made of tiny steamed balls of semolina. Most couscous available in supermarkets is 'instant', which makes it super quick and easy to cook.

What can I serve with couscous salad?

Couscous salad is delicious on the side with grilled chicken, steak or fish. If you have leftover barbecue chicken, shred it and serve on top of the couscous for an all-in-one meal.

If you like the sound of this recipe, you might also like this Creamy Pasta Salad.