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Easy 10 min~90 kcal 3/10
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Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange
This Mersin salad tosses tiny pasta with bitter orange juice and herbs, creating a bright lunch plate with a loose, grainy texture.
Easy⏱️ 22 min📖 1 min readServes 4~188 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 22 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Couscous
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Bitter orange juice
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the couscous for 8 minutes and drain it, letting the excess water run off so the dressing balance is not diluted.
8 min08:00 - 2
Dice the cucumber finely and chop the parsley thinly.
- 3
Whisk the olive oil, bitter orange juice, and salt together.
- 4
Gently toss the couscous, cucumber, and parsley with the bitter orange dressing without crushing them.
1 min01:00 - 5
Transfer to a serving plate and bring it to the table while the dressing is still glossy.
💡 Tip: Rinsing the couscous under cold water after boiling helps keep the grains from sticking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spread the bitter orange couscous salad on a chilled plate so the cucumber and parsley pieces look fresh.
Nutrition (per serving)
~188
kcal calories
5
g protein
30
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 65%Fat 24%
GI 17 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
1.5g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
295.6mg
Sodium
0.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 22 minutes in total.Is Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange have?
Approximately 188 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 30g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Mersin Couscous Salad with Bitter Orange filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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