Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes


Prep Time

30 minutes

Cooking Time

0 minutes

Yields

Makes 5 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 oz whole wheat pearl couscous
  • 3/4 lb thin asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add asparagus and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Remove with a large slotted spoon and rinse in a colander in the sink under cold water to stop it from cooking.
  3. Add the couscous to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions.
  4. Chop the asparagus into small 1/2 inch pieces.
  5. Drain the couscous and rinse under cold water, and place in a large bowl.
  6. Add the chopped asparagus, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  7. Taste for salt and pepper and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Notes

Makes 5 1/2 cups.
Serving: 1generous cup, Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 6.5g, Fat: 4g, Sodium: 10mg, Fiber: 5g

Credit

https://www.skinnytaste.com/l