Kale Couscous Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of our Mediterranean-inspired kale couscous salad! Packed with fresh kale, fluffy couscous, and zesty lemon, this dish is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or flaky fish, elevating your summer dinners to a whole new level. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- garlic
- tuscan kale
- lemon juice
- red onion
- parsley
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- feta
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- a can of chickpeas
- couscous
- extra-virgin olive oil
- sugar or honeyoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- dijon mustard
- castelvetrano olives
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Massage kale leaves with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt per 4 cups of chopped kale for exactly 2-3 minutes to break down cellulose fibers and reduce bitterness by up to 60%.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 1.5:1 liquid-to-couscous ratio and let it steam covered for exactly 5 minutes off heat so grains absorb liquid completely without becoming mushy.technique1.5:1 ratio, 5 minutes
- ✓Fluff couscous with a fork immediately after steaming, then spread on a sheet pan for 10 minutes to cool and prevent clumping from residual steam.timing10 minutes
- ✓Add acidic dressing components only after kale has been massaged and couscous has cooled, as acid will continue to break down kale and make it overly soft.timing
- ✓Toast couscous in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop nutty flavor compounds through Maillard reactions at 300°F+ surface temperature.technique2-3 minutes, 300°F+
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Kale Couscous Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of our Mediterranean-inspired kale couscous salad! Packed with fresh kale, fluffy couscous, and zesty lemon, this dish is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or flaky fish, elevating your summer dinners to a whole new level. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- garlic
- tuscan kale
- lemon juice
- red onion
- parsley
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- feta
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- a can of chickpeas
- couscous
- extra-virgin olive oil
- sugar or honeyoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- dijon mustard
- castelvetrano olives
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Massage kale leaves with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt per 4 cups of chopped kale for exactly 2-3 minutes to break down cellulose fibers and reduce bitterness by up to 60%.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 1.5:1 liquid-to-couscous ratio and let it steam covered for exactly 5 minutes off heat so grains absorb liquid completely without becoming mushy.technique1.5:1 ratio, 5 minutes
- ✓Fluff couscous with a fork immediately after steaming, then spread on a sheet pan for 10 minutes to cool and prevent clumping from residual steam.timing10 minutes
- ✓Add acidic dressing components only after kale has been massaged and couscous has cooled, as acid will continue to break down kale and make it overly soft.timing
- ✓Toast couscous in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop nutty flavor compounds through Maillard reactions at 300°F+ surface temperature.technique2-3 minutes, 300°F+