Dijon Tarragon Couscous Salad
Prep:
30min
Cook:
20min
Total:
50min
Recipe 1
Dijon Tarragon Pearl Couscous Salad
Prep
10min
Cook
5min
Total
15min
280cal
Ingredients
4 Servings
Serving Size:187g
Salad
- 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber, diced (I used Persian or mini cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup chopped tarragon
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Vinaigrette
- juice from 1/2 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- cracked pepper to taste
Steps
Step 1
Cook couscous according to the instructions on the package. Should take no more than 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a bowl or cup and whisk until emulsified.
Step 3
Add all ingredients for the salad to a bowl and gently toss and fold everything together. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Calories280cal
Protein6g
Fats12g
Carbs39g
Sodium270mg
Fiber3g
Sugar8g
Recipe 2
Prep
20min
Cook
15min
Total
35min
140cal
Ingredients
4 Servings
Serving Size:116g
- 1lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (as a binder)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley (optional)
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
Steps
Step 1
Add chicken to a bowl along with the rest of the ingredients.
Massage the seasoning onto the chicken, then cover and let it marinate at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Set a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat, and once hot spray with oil, then add the chicken. Cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until you see sear marks along the edges.
Step 3
Serve and enjoy with the Dijon Tarragon Couscous Salad!
Calories140cal
Protein23g
Fats4.5g
Carbs2g
Sodium100mg
Fiber1g