Maftoul Salad

Name: Maftoul Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 2 cups pearl couscous (maftoul); 2 cups vegetable broth; 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 cup cucumber, finely diced; 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Fluffy pearl couscous tossed with fresh mint, parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a bright lemon dressing. This light and refreshing Lebanese side dish is perfect alongside grilled meats.

20 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

LebaneseSideStovetopVegan

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Ingredients

2 cups pearl couscous (maftoul)
2 cups vegetable broth
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 cup cucumber, finely diced
0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a pot, bring 2 cups vegetable broth to a boil.
2

Stir in 2 cups pearl couscous (maftoul).
3

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 9-10 minutes until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4

Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let cool slightly.
5

In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous, 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 1 cup finely diced cucumber, and 0.5 cup finely diced red onion.
6

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
7

Pour dressing over couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.
8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
9

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Questions

Can I make Maftoul Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Maftoul Salad is 2 cups pearl couscous (maftoul). Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Maftoul Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 6 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 240 mg sodium.

How long does Maftoul Salad keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Maftoul Salad within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Maftoul Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the maftoul drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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