African Couscous Salad With Vegetables And Peanuts (gnamakoudji Salad)

This African couscous salad with vegetables and peanuts, also known as Gnamakoudji Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish from Ivorian cuisine. It's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a barbecue or picnic.

African Couscous Salad With Vegetables And Peanuts (gnamakoudji Salad)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove it from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chopped peanuts, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous and vegetables, and toss to combine.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
8g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Medium saucepan Large mixing bowl Small bowl Whisk

Tools

Fork Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the African couscous salad with vegetables and peanuts as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. It also makes a great addition to a mezze platter.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can toast the peanuts before adding them to the salad. Simply heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add the peanuts, and cook for a few minutes until they are fragrant and lightly browned.

Cost

$10