What is Couscous Salad with Salmon?

It is a Greek salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.

What is Couscous Salad with Salmon made of?

The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Buttermilk, Couscous, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.

What goes well with Couscous Salad with Salmon?

Explore these Greek side-dish recipes. Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Feta Cheese and Walnuts Arica's Feta Green Beans with Red Pepper Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf Oven-Roasted Feta Mashed Potatoes

How long does it take to make Couscous Salad with Salmon?

About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 1105.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Couscous Salad with Salmon easy to make?

This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.

Is Couscous Salad with Salmon healthy?

Couscous Salad with Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 1105.76 calories and 45.87 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 827.12 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.05 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Couscous Salad with Salmon

Name: Couscous Salad with Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek, American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Butter; 0.5 cup Buttermilk; 1 cup Couscous; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Greek Seasoning; 1 whole Lemon Juice; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Pesto; 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds; 2 cups Roma Tomato; 0.5 lb Salmon; 2 tbsp Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 2 cups Spinach & Arugula Blend

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 Greek 🇬🇷American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Pescatarian 🐟

Couscous Salad with Salmon brings together tender flakes of seasoned salmon, fluffy couscous, and peppery greens for a bright, herb-forward bite. A creamy pesto-buttermilk dressing adds tang and richness, balanced by juicy tomatoes, nutty pepitas, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve this for a light dinner or a satisfying lunch when you want fresh flavors with a touch of indulgence.

Prep20 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Couscous Salad with Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

48 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 50 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 15 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 88 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 65
Metabolic: 41
Digestive: 64
Inflammatory: 59
Performance: 47
General Wellness

1

Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, pesto, lemon juice, and garlic to a food processor bowl. Process until smooth. Season with black pepper to taste. Set the dressing aside.
2

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with Greek seasoning. Cut the salmon into two filets. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Place the salmon, skin side down, in the hot skillet. Cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes.
3

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir the couscous into the water. Cover the saucepan and let it stand until the water is fully absorbed, about 10 minutes.
4

To assemble, place the salad mixture into 2 dinner bowls and sprinkle chopped tomatoes over the salad. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Mound the couscous in the center of each bowl. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese around the couscous. Place a salmon filet to the side of the couscous. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of pesto dressing on top of the dish. Sprinkle with pepitas. Serve immediately. Cook's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dressing ingredients. The actual amount of dressing consumed will vary.

About This Recipe

Couscous Salad with Salmon is a Greek dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Buttermilk, and Couscous. Each serving provides about 1105.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Couscous Salad with Salmon?: It is a Greek salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Couscous Salad with Salmon made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Buttermilk, Couscous, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with Couscous Salad with Salmon?: Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Feta Cheese and Walnuts
Arica's Feta Green Beans with Red Pepper
Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf
Oven-Roasted Feta Mashed Potatoes
How long does it take to make Couscous Salad with Salmon?: About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 1105.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Couscous Salad with Salmon easy to make?: This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Couscous Salad with Salmon healthy?: Couscous Salad with Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 1105.76 calories and 45.87 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 827.12 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.05 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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