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Warm Couscous Salad With Salmon and Mustard-Dill Dressing


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Warm Couscous Salad With Salmon and Mustard-Dill Dressing is a comforting yet fresh dish made with tender pan-seared salmon, fluffy pearled couscous, and a bright lemon mustard dressing. Fresh dill and spinach add color and balance, making this recipe ideal for an easy dinner, meal prep, or a nourishing lunch that feels satisfying without being heavy.


Ingredients

Salmon fillets, preferably wild caught

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Shallot, thinly sliced

Pearled couscous

Low sodium vegetable broth

Dijon mustard

Fresh lemon juice

Fresh dill, roughly chopped

Spinach leaves


Instructions

Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper

Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering, then place salmon skin side down and lower the heat

Cook until the skin becomes crisp and releases easily from the pan, then flip briefly until just cooked through

Transfer salmon to a plate, allow it to cool slightly, then flake gently and discard the skin

Wipe the skillet clean and heat olive oil over medium heat

Add sliced shallot with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and fragrant

Stir in the couscous and toast briefly until lightly golden

Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer until the couscous is tender and most liquid is absorbed

Drain excess liquid if needed and transfer couscous to a large bowl

Whisk Dijon mustard with fresh lemon juice until smooth

Fold the warm couscous into the dressing until evenly coated

Add chopped dill and spinach and stir gently until the spinach wilts

Gently fold in the flaked salmon and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

Garnish with additional dill and serve while warm

Notes

Drying the salmon thoroughly helps achieve crisp skin and better texture

Cooking the salmon gently prevents dryness and keeps it tender

Toasting the couscous enhances its nutty flavor and improves texture

Taste the dressing before combining and adjust with olive oil or salt as needed

This dish is best served warm but remains flavorful at room temperature

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired