Mediterranean Couscous Salad
A fresh and light Mediterranean salad, perfect on its own or as a side dish to serve with chicken and fish. Cook your couscous in your Instant Pot; it will only take a few minutes to make!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups couscous
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½ cup dried mung beans
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4 cups vegetable broth
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 cucumber, diced
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2 tomatoes, diced
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1 lemon, juiced
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Description
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
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Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
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