Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, finely chopped
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  1. Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  2. Whisk shallot, oil, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Add couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.
  3. DO AHEAD: Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh can be made 1 day ahead (omit herbs). Cover and chill. Fold in herbs just before serving.