Sunny Couscous Salad
Sunny Couscous Salad brings light, bright flavors with fluffy grains tossed in lemony olive oil, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fresh herbs. Each bite balances tang and freshness with a gentle onion bite and a clean finish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for picnics, barbecues, or as a vibrant side to grilled meats and fish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sunny Couscous Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the broth in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is almost boiling.
- 2
Pour the hot broth over the couscous in a large bowl; stir in the oil. Add the tomatoes, green onions, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let it steam for 5 minutes. Uncover the bowl; fluff the couscous and vegetables with a fork. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 155.46 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.54 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 19.7 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.15 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 147.72 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.29 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 54.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 60.34 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 7.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sunny Couscous Salad is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Chicken Broth, Couscous, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 155.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sunny Couscous Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Chicken Broth, Couscous, Cucumber, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sunny Couscous Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sunny Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sunny Couscous Salad healthy?
- Sunny Couscous Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 155.46 calories and 3.54 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 147.72 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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