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Egg and Couscous Salad

Ready in 20 minutes
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
10
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

Cousous

  • 750 ml chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 eggs
  • 500 ml whole wheat couscous
  • 540 ml can of chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 250 ml halved cherry tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
  • 175 ml yellow or red sweet pepper, diced
  • 175 ml carrot, diced or grated
  • 125 ml green onion or sweet onion, chopped
  • 75 ml parsley, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper

Herb Dressing

  • 125 ml olive oil
  • 45 ml red wine vinegar
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml dried basil
  • 7 ml dried oregano
  • 7 ml onion powder
  • 7 ml garlic powder
This is a great salad to serve at potlucks, picnics and barbeques!

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Whisk eggs in a small bowl; pour into broth, stirring constantly. Cook and stir just until eggs are set, about 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Stir couscous with a fork to fluff.

Herb Dressing: Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder and garlic powder as listed in the Herb Dressing.

Pour Herb Dressing over couscous; stir well to coat. Stir in chick peas, tomatoes, sweet pepper, carrot, onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Serve immediately or chill until serving. May be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    398 Calories
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    475 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    48 g
  • Fibre
    9 g
  • Protein
    14 g

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