Spicy Chorizo Couscous Salad

Quick Mediterranean salad featuring couscous, spicy chorizo, sautéed peppers, and fresh herbs combined with a zesty lemon dressing.

Quick Mediterranean Chorizo Couscous Salad Spanish

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1092.5

kcal / serving

2185 kcal total

Carbs

102.4g

per serving

204.8 g total

Fat

59.2g

per serving

118.4 g total

Protein

41.3g

per serving

82.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lemon Juice

juice only

GrainsCereals

250

Couscous

null

Liquids

300

Vegetable Stock

hot

Meat

150

Chorizo

chopped

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

chopped

handful

Parsley

chopped

handful

Basil

chopped

handful

Mint

chopped

to taste

Salt

null

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

null

Vegetables

piece

Yellow Pepper

chopped

piece

Purple Pepper

chopped; substitute red pepper if unavailable

piece

Tomato

chopped

handful

Olives

chopped

Method

Place the couscous in a large bowl and cover with 300ml hot vegetable stock.

Seal the bowl with cling film and let it sit for four minutes.

Fry the chorizo, peppers, and garlic in a pan over medium heat for three minutes.

Stir in the tomato, herbs, olives, lemon juice, and olive oil and cook for two minutes.

Combine the chorizo mixture with the prepared couscous in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl to serve.