Sweet Tahini Pearl Couscous Salad Jars Recipe
These vibrant Sweet Tahini Pearl Couscous Salad Jars are perfect for make‑ahead lunches. Fluffy couscous, protein‑packed chickpeas, tangy feta, crunchy almonds, and fresh mint are tossed in a lemon‑maple tahini dressing that adds a sweet‑savory glow. Pack them in jars for a portable, satisfying meal that stays fresh for days.
Recipe by Mediterranean Diet Plan · Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pearl couscous
- 14 oz chickpeas
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 5 3/10 oz feta
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 3 tbsp pepitas
- 1 cup mint
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- 1In a medium pot bring ¾ cup of water to a boil, add the pearl couscous, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 7 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender; then remove from heat, let it cool, and fluff with a fork.
- 2Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth to make the dressing.
- 3Divide the dressing evenly among three jars, then layer each jar with couscous, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, feta, almonds, pepitas, and mint.
- 4Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for up to 3–4 days.
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Cool couscous before fluffing
Allow the cooked couscous to cool, then fluff with a fork before adding dressing.
Whisk dressing until smooth
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, and salt until smooth before dividing among jars.
Seal jars promptly for freshness
Close the jars tightly and refrigerate right away.
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25 min estimated total time for 3 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Sweet Tahini Pearl Couscous Salad Jars?
- About 25 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sweet Tahini Pearl Couscous Salad Jars recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sweet Tahini Pearl Couscous Salad Jars recipe come from?
- It was shared by Mediterranean Diet Plan on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.