Spring Couscous Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blanch the peas in boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes.
  2. 2Blanch the peas in boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes.
  3. 3Blanch the peas in boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes.
  4. 4Drain the peas and set them aside.
  5. 5Drain the peas and set them aside.
  6. 6Drain the peas and set them aside.
  7. 7Cook the couscous in the same pot with water and a pinch of salt.
  8. 8Cook the couscous in the same pot with water and a pinch of salt.
  9. 9Cook the couscous in the same pot with water and a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to low, partially cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until all water is absorbed.
  11. 11Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to low, partially cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until all water is absorbed.
  12. 12Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to low, partially cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until all water is absorbed.
  13. 13Cover the pot and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and toss with 1-2 tsp of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  14. 14Cover the pot and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and toss with 1-2 tsp of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  15. 15Cover the pot and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and toss with 1-2 tsp of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  16. 16Slice the red onions thinly.
  17. 17Slice the red onions thinly.
  18. 18Slice the red onions thinly.
  19. 19Add the sliced onions to a bowl.
  20. 20Add the sliced onions to a bowl.
  21. 21Add the sliced onions to a bowl.
  22. 22Zest a lemon over the onions.
  23. 23Zest a lemon over the onions.
  24. 24Zest a lemon over the onions.
  25. 25Add lemon juice and salt to the onions.
  26. 26Add lemon juice and salt to the onions.
  27. 27Add lemon juice and salt to the onions.
  28. 28Toss the onions with lemon juice, zest, and salt to mellow them out.
  29. 29Toss the onions with lemon juice, zest, and salt to mellow them out.
  30. 30Toss the onions with lemon juice, zest, and salt to mellow them out.
  31. 31Finely mince parsley and mint.
  32. 32Finely mince parsley and mint.
  33. 33Finely mince parsley and mint.
  34. 34Roughly chop roasted pistachios.
  35. 35Roughly chop roasted pistachios.
  36. 36Roughly chop roasted pistachios.
  37. 37Add the cooked couscous, peas, chopped herbs, and pistachios to the bowl with onions.
  38. 38Add the cooked couscous, peas, chopped herbs, and pistachios to the bowl with onions.
  39. 39Add the cooked couscous, peas, chopped herbs, and pistachios to the bowl with onions.
  40. 40Prepare the garlicky olive oil marinade by frying minced garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
  41. 41Prepare the garlicky olive oil marinade by frying minced garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
  42. 42Prepare the garlicky olive oil marinade by frying minced garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
  43. 43Remove from heat and stir in za'atar, cumin, and kosher salt.
  44. 44Remove from heat and stir in za'atar, cumin, and kosher salt.
  45. 45Remove from heat and stir in za'atar, cumin, and kosher salt.
  46. 46Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients.
  47. 47Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients.
  48. 48Pour the marinade over the salad ingredients.
  49. 49Toss everything together to combine.
  50. 50Toss everything together to combine.
  51. 51Toss everything together to combine.
  52. 52Season to taste with sumac and kosher salt.
  53. 53Season to taste with sumac and kosher salt.
  54. 54Season to taste with sumac and kosher salt.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 small red onion
  • 0.5 small red onion
  • 0.5 small red onion
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup english peas
  • 1 cup english peas
  • 1 cup english peas
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 0.5 cup parsley
  • 0.5 cup parsley
  • 0.5 cup parsley
  • 0.5 cup mint
  • 0.5 cup mint
  • 0.5 cup mint
  • 0.5 cup roasted pistachios
  • 0.5 cup roasted pistachios
  • 0.5 cup roasted pistachios
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp za’atar
  • 2 tsp za’atar
  • 2 tsp za’atar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • sumac
  • sumac
  • sumac

Equipment

potslotted spoonknifecutting boardbowlgraterpan

Tips

  • Toss onions with lemon juice, zest, and salt to mellow them out a bit.
  • Pistachios add a nice crunch to the salad.
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