Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins

Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins

Vegan never Tasted Better than Couscous with Olives and Raisins

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

225
Calories
5.1g
Fat
40.2g
Carbohydrates
5.2g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
452mg
Sodium
Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins

Recipe Description

And I bring you my favorite work prepare lunch, the Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins. A fluffed up, well cooked couscous with a fresh mint, lemon and olive oil dressing and a sweet combination of olives, raisins and tomatoes for the salad. With a full time needed of just 25 minutes, you’re ready to go.

If you’re not vegan like me, this salad works perfectly as a side dish too. With my friends specifically it’s a very popular salad to include at a barbecue.

To make Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook couscous

    20 min
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    In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil and stir in the couscous. Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes, until stock has been absorbed. Once absorbed, fluff with a fork and allow to cool completely.

  2. 2

    Add dressing

    2 min
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    Transfer the cooled couscous to a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, quickly mix the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour over the couscous and mix the dressing right through.

  3. 3

    Add salad

    2 min
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    Add the olives, raisins, tomatoes and fresh mint and mix into the couscous, until well combined.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins

    Serve just as is and enjoy.

Vegan or not, this Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins satisfies everyone’s taste buds. Soft minty fresh couscous with a sweet filling, it’s divine! Let us know how you prefer to eat yours and tag #cookmerecipes in your own picture and posts!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Natalie Jones
August 27, 2024
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I made this couscous salad for my kids’ picnic, and they loved it! Super easy to prep and full of flavor. Will definitely be a regular for our outings.

Nate
February 4, 2024
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Superb, loved it!

Walter
July 13, 2023
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¡Delicia total! Preparé esta ensalada para mis amigos, y todos quedaron impresionados. Simplemente, un plato imperdible.

Nico
April 21, 2022
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Basta! This couscous salad is the bomb! So easy to make and it’s perfect for lunch. I remember the first time I made it for my wife; she loved it! Now it's our go-to for picnics. I'm def gonna share it with my mates.

Diana Smith
December 10, 2021
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This Couscous Salad is legit! I tried it for lunch at work, super easy. Everyone was asking for the recipe! Yumm.

Luke
March 22, 2020
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This couscous salad is just superb! Whipped it up for lunch and my mates were well impressed. So easy and delish!

Megan
January 19, 2020
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Simply delicious salad!

Kevin Smith
October 14, 2019
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I absolutely loved making this Couscous Salad with Olives and Raisins! It’s so easy and quick. I made it for a BBQ with my buddies, and they couldn’t get enough! Definitely a go-to recipe now.

Athina
July 5, 2019
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Delicious and easy salad!

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