Quick and Cheap Dinner: No-Cook Couscous and Heirloom Tomato Salad
August 8, 2009 | (0)
I got fancy with the garnish
Real Simple is a great place to troll for recipes. The name says what it does, the recipes are simple and usually healthy. I like that they put the nutrition information at the bottom, too.
No-Cook Couscous and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Serves 4 as a main dish
Total time: 20 minutes
Cost per serving $3-4
1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup bulgur
1 medium lemon
2 large Heirloom (or beefsteak) tomatoes
2-3 green onions
1/4 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup (2 ounces) roasted almonds, roughly chopped
1 – 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
- Microwave 1 1/2 cups water until almost boiling, about 2 minutes. Place the couscous and bulgur in a large bowl, pour the hot water over the top, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. The bulgur should be tender, and there is no need to drain. Fluff the mixture with a fork.
- While the grains are soaking, grate the zest from the lemon and set aside. Chop the tomatoes into large chunks, slice the green onions, and chop the mint and almonds.
- Dump everything into the grains. Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Stir to combine.
Oh, did I mention it’s also a one bowl recipe? See how easy I make things for you? 
Ingredients: almonds, bulgur, chickpeas, couscous, garbanzo beans, green onion, heirloom tomatoes, lemon, mint, no cook, olive oil, one bowl, Parmesan, tomato
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