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Couscous Salad with Roasted Yam and Lemon

Couscous Salad with Roasted Yam and Lemon

Recipe Details

Author Roni Zaide
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Summary

A vibrant couscous salad layered with sweet roasted yam and lemon, crisp vegetables, herbs, and a zesty oregano-lemon vinaigrette. Bright, textural, and deeply satisfying, it’s a festive side that eats like a meal.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Line a baking sheet with parchment. Add the diced yam, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp ground pepper; toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Arrange the lemon slices on the sheet next to the yam.

  4. 4

    Roast the yam and lemon at 400°F for 25 minutes, until the yam is tender and lightly caramelized.

  5. 5

    Place 1 cup instant couscous in a bowl. Add 1 cup boiled water and 1/2 tsp sea salt; stir, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Fluff the couscous with a fork.

  7. 7

    In a jar, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp ground pepper; shake or whisk to emulsify.

  8. 8

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, roasted yam, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, radishes, chopped parsley, green onions, chickpeas, raisins, and the dressing. Toss well.

  9. 9

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  10. 10

    Garnish with sun-dried black olives, the roasted lemon slices, and 2 tbsp parsley. Serve.

  11. 11

    Gluten-free option: Substitute cooked quinoa for the couscous.

Ingredients

  • 1 small yam (peeled and diced into 1 cm cubes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 lemon (cut into thin slices)
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 1 cup boiled water
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (cut into halves)
  • 1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 5 radishes (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup parsley (chopped)
  • 2 green onions (finely sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried black olives (pitted)
  • 2 tbsp parsley
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