Mushroom and Herb Couscous Salad

A vegetarian salad featuring sautéed garlic mushrooms mixed with herb-infused couscous and zesty lemon juice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.4 kcals 1052.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.3 grams 54.3 grams
Fat 88.2 grams 88.2 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
unsalted
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
200
g
Couscous
cooked
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
chopped
5
ml
Parsley
chopped, fresh
5
ml
Chives
chopped, fresh
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying mushrooms
50
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra for oiling the bowl
Vegetables
200
g
Mushrooms
sliced

Steps

  • Melt 25g butter with 15ml oil in a frying pan.
  • Sauté chopped garlic and 200g sliced mushrooms over medium heat until soft.
  • Combine 200g cooked couscous, lemon juice, 50ml olive oil, and herbs in a bowl.
  • Stir the cooked mushrooms into the couscous mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pack the mixture into a lightly oiled small bowl.
  • Invert the bowl onto a plate to serve the salad.