Summer Vegetable Couscous Salad combines pearl couscous, red onion, yellow onion, zucchini, arugula, fresh herbs, and goat cheese.
Summer is here!! I'll be the first to say it, I love summertime but the Texas heat can be dreadful... What better way to perk up on a scorching hot summer day than with a healthy and hearty salad? This couscous salad is full of flavor and will keep your hunger satisfied all afternoon.
As many of you know, I am lactose intolerant so I do my best to avoid dairy products. About a year ago I started to introduce goat cheese into my diet and at first, my stomach didn't know what was happening. Now, however, I am able to tolerate goat cheese in moderation on pizza, in salads, and smeared on sandwiches.
I love the taste of goat cheese but if it's not for you or you can't tolerate it, this salad would be just as tasty without it!
Summer Vegetable Couscous Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled couscous
- ½ small red onion sliced
- ½ small yellow onion sliced
- 2 small zucchinis sliced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup arugula
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Goat cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to directions on package. Heat skillet over low-medium heat with olive oil, add onions and let soften.
- Once onions have softened, add zucchini and turn up the heat to medium-high to slightly brown. Meanwhile, create dressing by combining lemon juice and white wine vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine vegetables, cooked couscous, dressing, arugula, seasonings, and goat cheese. Mix well. Enjoy! Save leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cynthia
This salad looks so fresh and delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, it sure is 🙂
Amanda Rinehart
Sound yummy! I love couscous and I've been trying to eat healthier lately!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 I hope you try this recipe out!
Morgan
Looks delicious! I'm lactose intolerant also and I read that goat cheese is easier on our stomachs. I love it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Yeah, much easier haha 🙂
Emily Bendler
This looks so good! I haven't had couscous in forever!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!
Stacey Eckert (@HomemakerStacey)
YUM, I love pearl couscous! All the veggies and goat cheese in this dish are calling my name! This would be so perfect for a 4th of July spread!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh totally!! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
alexandracaspero
I love couscous salads! This one looks so bright and fresh- yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life
It sure is, thanks!
lesley sullivan
This looks delicious, but I have to be honest I've never tried pearl cous cous. I guess I'll have to add it to my to do list this summer!
Jenna | The Urben Life
You've gotta try it, it's great!
lschertz
Yum! I love anything with goat cheese, and I don't make couscous nearly enough! Right now I'm all about cold food (hot summer!), so this is perfect for lunch!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely! It's a great summer lunch.
Mal
Honestly, give me goat cheese anything and I am pretty much on board!! This salad sounds so refreshing and delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Hahaha right, I love goat cheese too!
elizabethbrico
Ooo I've never used that kind of couscous. Israeli couscous, yeah? Take out the goat cheese, maybe replace it with tofu "cheese" and this sounds great to me! Thanks! I will give it a try this summer woohoo!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yep, it's great! Mmmm I think tofu cheese would be a great sub 🙂
pizzapullups
This looks delicious! Also, I love the wooden bowl.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Ah yes, I love em 🙂
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
This sounds delicious. I've never seen this brand of couscous before. It is lovely.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, I love it!
Verla Company
Keep it up, your food is beautiful!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
Jess
O.m.g. that looks so tasty! I love cous cous, especially because it's so good for you so I'm DEFINITELY trying this out. Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Enjoy 🙂
Danielle Fairhurst
This looks delicious! I've saved this for later, it will be perfect to eat out on the balcony in the sun 🙂
Dani x | http://www.flourishingfreelancer.com
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome! That does sound great
Dr. Elise Cohen Ho
I love big pearl couscous. I totally want to try this.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Heck yes 🙂 Enjoy!!
elizabethcolette
This looks so good! We love couscous, so this is perfect. I'm always looking for different ways to cook it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Great, I hope you enjoy!
anniesnomsblog
This looks so healthy and delicious! Love all the veg in there with the acidity from the lemons and vinegar; yummy! It would make the most amazing lunch, I think I might make myself this next week!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally!! I hope you do 🙂
Susanne
This looks so refreshing! I have only tried couscous once, maybe I will toss this salad together and try it again 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! I hope you try it out!
Face to Curls
This sounds so delicious! I should try it.
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you, I hope you do!
Lynn
This looks yummy! I tried the pearl couscous and don't really care for it, but it was pretty! Love taking rice or couscous and adding veggies; it's a great, healthy meal and its quick!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Quick and healthy meals, doesn't get much better than that haha
Jen Enoch
Okay, when you say couscous and goat cheese together I'm in! And my kids like it, so getting them to eat this will be no hassle at all. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I need some summer dishes in my Arsenal!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, that makes me so happy to hear! Y'all enjoy 🙂
stylishtravlr
I was wondering what couscous are you using as it looks a bit different than the one I am using and then when I got to recipe I've seen you're using pearl couscous. Interesting I never heard about that one. Or maybe its the one I am using and your photos are just very detailed 😀 recipe sounds amazing tho, I just saved it and I am gonna try it !
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! There's actually various types of couscous and I'm using pearl (or also known as Israeli). You're probably using Moroccan or Lebanese – they're still great, just smaller and has less of a "bite" 🙂
Bailey
This looks delicious! I can't wait to make it.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!!
TeeShares
I've to try this. I love my salads in summer so any combo that looks interesting I'll give it a go!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome, I hope you try it soon!
andrea
What a great idea! I used to love couscous but now with being gluten free it is hard to find one that isn't wheat based. the salad looks great I might be able to used quinoa as a base.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks! Oh darn, but I'm sure quinoa would be awesome as well
My Feet Will Lead Me
This sounds so delicious! I am literally eating couscous right now with my first Moroccan tagine I've ever made. But your salad sounds way better!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Yumm, I'm sure your couscous is just as tasty 🙂
Who Needs Salad
Just made Israeli couscous too!! ☺️
Jenna | The Urben Life
It's so good!
Jordan
Man, I haven't had couscous in forever and ever. Looks great!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! I hope you try it out soon 🙂
Colleen
What a great idea! Looks lovely. I've always wanted to try the big pearl couscous. Maybe this will make me try it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Pearl couscous is my favorite.