Couscous Salad with Expired Couscous Mix
A refreshing and nutritious salad that uses expired but safe couscous mix. Ensure to follow cooking instructions carefully to ensure food safety.
15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired couscous mix
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the expired couscous mix. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
3
Once cooled, add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, red onion, and fresh parsley to the couscous.
4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until well combined.
6
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
7
Serve chilled and enjoy!