Pearl Couscous Salad, Vegan Feta, Mint & Dates by @koro_fr

20 min

4 servings

๐ŸŒพ

300 g

Pearl couscous

๐Ÿซ˜

400 g

Chickpeas

๐Ÿฅ’

300 g

Cucumber

๐Ÿง…

150 g

Red onion

๐ŸŒด

150 g

Medjool dates

๐ŸŒฟ

25 g

Fresh mint

๐ŸŒฟ

30 g

Fresh parsley

๐Ÿง€

100 g

Vegan feta powder mix

๐ŸŒฐ

Pecan nuts

๐ŸŽ

Mix of dried fruits and protein soy balls

๐Ÿ‹

90 ml

Lemon juice

๐Ÿซ’

60 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿฏ

15 ml

Agave syrup

๐ŸŒผ

5 ml

Dijon mustard

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Pepper

๐Ÿ’ง

45 ml

Water

  1. Cook
    • pearl couscous
    • water

    Cook 300 g pearl couscous in boiling water according to the package instructions, about 10 minutes.

  2. Drain
    • pearl couscous

    Drain the cooked pearl couscous and spread it in a mixing bowl to cool completely.

  3. Whisk
    • vegan feta mix
    • water

    Whisk 30 g vegan feta mix with 45 ml water in a mixing bowl until smooth.

  4. Heat
    • vegan feta mix

    Heat the vegan feta mixture while stirring until the first bubbles appear.

  5. Pour
    • vegan feta mix

    Pour the hot vegan feta into a small mold and refrigerate until firm.

  6. Whisk
    • lemon juice
    • olive oil
    • Dijon mustard

    Whisk the lemon juice, 60 ml olive oil, agave syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

  7. Drain
    • canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

  8. Dice
    • cucumber
    • red onion

    Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion.

  9. Pit
    • Medjool dates
    • fresh mint

    Pit and chop the Medjool dates, then finely chop the fresh mint and fresh parsley.

  10. Divide
    • lemon juice
    • olive oil

    Divide the lemon dressing evenly among 4 meal-prep jars, placing it at the bottom of each jar.

  11. Layer
    • canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • red onion

    Layer the chickpeas and red onion evenly over the dressing in the 4 jars.

  12. Add
    • Medjool dates
    • cucumber

    Add the chopped dates and diced cucumber in even layers.

  13. Crumble
    • vegan feta mix

    Crumble the firm vegan feta and divide it among the jars.

  14. Divide
    • pearl couscous
    • Cucumber
    • Red onion

    Divide the cooled pearl couscous over the vegetable layers.

  15. Top
    • fresh mint
    • pecans

    Top each jar with mint, parsley, chopped pecans, dried fruit mix, and soy protein balls.

  16. Refrigerate

    Seal the jars and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.

  17. Shake

    Invert one jar onto a serving plate or shake the sealed jar to combine the salad before eating.

Pearl Couscous Salad, Vegan Feta, Mint & Dates by @koro_fr

20 min

4 servings

๐ŸŒพ

300 g

Pearl couscous

๐Ÿซ˜

400 g

Chickpeas

๐Ÿฅ’

300 g

Cucumber

๐Ÿง…

150 g

Red onion

๐ŸŒด

150 g

Medjool dates

๐ŸŒฟ

25 g

Fresh mint

๐ŸŒฟ

30 g

Fresh parsley

๐Ÿง€

100 g

Vegan feta powder mix

๐ŸŒฐ

Pecan nuts

๐ŸŽ

Mix of dried fruits and protein soy balls

๐Ÿ‹

90 ml

Lemon juice

๐Ÿซ’

60 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿฏ

15 ml

Agave syrup

๐ŸŒผ

5 ml

Dijon mustard

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.5 g

Pepper

๐Ÿ’ง

45 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Cook 300 g pearl couscous in boiling water according to the package instructions, about 10 minutes.

    ๐ŸŒพpearl couscous
    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿงบfine-mesh strainer
  2. Step 2/17

    Drain the cooked pearl couscous and spread it in a mixing bowl to cool completely.

    ๐ŸŒพpearl couscous
    ๐Ÿงบfine-mesh strainer
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  3. Step 3/17

    Whisk 30 g vegan feta mix with 45 ml water in a mixing bowl until smooth.

    ๐Ÿง€vegan feta mix
    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  4. Step 4/17

    Heat the vegan feta mixture while stirring until the first bubbles appear.

    ๐Ÿง€vegan feta mix
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  5. Step 5/17

    Pour the hot vegan feta into a small mold and refrigerate until firm.

    ๐Ÿง€vegan feta mix
    ๐Ÿณsmall mold
  6. Step 6/17

    Whisk the lemon juice, 60 ml olive oil, agave syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice
    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿฏagave syrup
    ๐ŸŒผDijon mustard
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  7. Step 7/17

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

    ๐Ÿซ˜canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    ๐Ÿงบfine-mesh strainer
  8. Step 8/17

    Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion.

    ๐Ÿฅ’cucumber
    ๐Ÿง…red onion
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  9. Step 9/17

    Pit and chop the Medjool dates, then finely chop the fresh mint and fresh parsley.

    ๐ŸŒดMedjool dates
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh mint
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh parsley
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  10. Step 10/17

    Divide the lemon dressing evenly among 4 meal-prep jars, placing it at the bottom of each jar.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice
    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿฏagave syrup
    ๐ŸŒผDijon mustard
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
  11. Step 11/17

    Layer the chickpeas and red onion evenly over the dressing in the 4 jars.

    ๐Ÿซ˜canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    ๐Ÿง…red onion
    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
  12. Step 12/17

    Add the chopped dates and diced cucumber in even layers.

    ๐ŸŒดMedjool dates
    ๐Ÿฅ’cucumber
    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
  13. Step 13/17

    Crumble the firm vegan feta and divide it among the jars.

    ๐Ÿง€vegan feta mix
    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
  14. Step 14/17

    Divide the cooled pearl couscous over the vegetable layers.

    ๐ŸŒพpearl couscous
    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
  15. Step 15/17

    Top each jar with mint, parsley, chopped pecans, dried fruit mix, and soy protein balls.

    ๐ŸŒฟfresh mint
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh parsley
    ๐Ÿฅœpecans
    ๐ŸŽdried fruit mix
    ๐Ÿซ˜soy protein balls
    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  16. Step 16/17

    Seal the jars and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.

    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
  17. Step 17/17

    Invert one jar onto a serving plate or shake the sealed jar to combine the salad before eating.

    ๐Ÿซ™meal-prep jars with lids
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธserving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Oils, Sweeteners, Condiments, Seasonings, Liquids

Ingredients

Pearl couscous, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Red onion, Medjool dates, Fresh mint, Fresh parsley, Vegan feta powder mix, Pecan nuts, Mix of dried fruits and protein soy balls, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Agave syrup, Dijon mustard, Salt, Pepper, Water

Notes

Cucumber (cut into cubes), Red onion (thinly sliced), Fresh mint (chopped), Fresh parsley (chopped), Vegan feta powder mix (used to make the vegan feta), Pecan nuts (crushed), Mix of dried fruits and protein soy balls (topping), Lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Water (for the vegan feta mix)

Allergens

Gluten, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Mediterranean diet

Calories

620 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Carbohydrates: 82g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 13g, Sugars: 24g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 680mg, Iron: 4.8mg, Calcium: 110mg, Magnesium: 95mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 24mg, Vitamin K: 95, Folate: 120ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, fine-mesh strainer, mixing bowl, whisk, chef's knife, cutting board, small mold, spatula, meal-prep jars with lids, serving plate

Appliances

Stove, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Back to School, Weekday Meal, Picnic

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@koro_fr

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Crunchy, Creamy, Juicy, Chewy

Flavors

Tangy, Sweet, Savory, Herbal, Nutty, Fresh

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Do not store at room temperature because the salad contains cooked couscous, fresh herbs, and prepared vegan feta.), fridge : 4 days (Store in tightly sealed clean jars.,Keep refrigerated at or below 4ยฐC / 40ยฐF.,Keep the dressing at the bottom and toppings at the top until serving.), freezer : 0 min (Freezing is not recommended because cucumber, fresh herbs, and the dressing will lose texture.)