Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on May 19, 2024

Super easy to prepare, this Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is the perfect healthy side for everyday and special occasions.

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This colorful and delicious Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is super easy to prepare and it's the perfect healthy side dish for everyday or special occasions!

Since our last three posts were focused on all things cupcakes, I thought it was time to swing over to the healthy, savory side. But don't worry, this Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is as exciting and pretty as a whole platter of cupcakes! Loaded with a beautifully-hued array of delicious ingredients, it will be a perfect side for all the fall celebrations and get-together's coming up.

I spotted this Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad a while ago in Pinterest and fell in love with it's simplicity and beautiful presentation. A few days ago, as I pulled salmon out of the freezer to thaw for dinner, I remembered the salad and knew it would be a perfect accompaniment.

Photo of a bowl of Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad on a wood table.

The original recipe calls for bulgur, but I had a large container of couscous in the pantry and decided it would be a great substitution. If you're not familiar with couscous, it's a tiny grained pasta that has origins dating back to 9th century Morocco.

If you need a quick, easy meal, couscous is a great solution. It's steamed, then dried before it's packaged so it doesn't need cooking. Just a short soak in hot water (or broth) and it's ready to enjoy. Couscous's mild flavor makes it a blank pallet that works well with lots of different combinations of ingredients.

Photo of a black bowl of Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad on a wood table.

This Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is quite simple. A splash of fresh lemon juice and olive oil make up the dressing. Sliced scallions and generous handful of fresh parsley and mint give the salad a burst of bright flavor. Plump golden raisins and jewel-hued pomegranates add a touch of sweetness and make for a gorgeous presentation.

Closeup overhead photo of a bowl Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad.

You're going to love this Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad, and I think you'll find it goes well with so many grilled, roasted and/or pan-seared entreés. Have a get-together coming up with family or friends? A party at work? This beautiful salad will be sure to please guests of all ages and bring lots of rave reviews!

Deseeding a pomegranate? Not to worry - we've got you covered!

Tip: Intimated by pomegranates? Here's a super simple tutorial on how to de-seed a pom - no mess, no water!

P.S. Scott and I are in London, visiting our daughter and her family. We arrived early yesterday morning, weary after an all night flight. The four cheerful little faces that greeted us made the long trip worth every minute! We'll be sharing more from London coming up. Cheers!

Photo of red London transportation buses passing over Putney Bridge, London, UK.

LOTS OF PEOPLE ASK WHAT KIND OF COOKWARE, SMALL APPLIANCES, CUTLERY, ETC. I USE IN THE KITCHEN. HERE'S WHAT I USED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE.

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