Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Try this quick and easy Mediterranean salad with couscous made in your Instant Pot. Fresh and tasty, it will take just a few minutes to make!

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.

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.

Combine couscous mung beans cucumber tomatoes lemon juice and cilantro in a bowl.

Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.