Lunch box with couscous and salmon

Name: Lunch box with couscous and salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Couscous ½ cup; Grilled salmon fillet 3.5 oz; Yellow peppers 2.5 oz; Zucchini ¼ cup; Carrots 0.7 oz; Sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 tbsp; Black olives pitted 5; Powdered turmeric 1 pinch; Water to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 1
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

This couscous and salmon lunchbox—which is awesome—offers a refreshing mix of tender salmon, fluffy couscous, and crisp veggies. Pretty much the perfect meal on the go. It’s kind of like the Japanese bento, ideal for those days when you need something light, quick and delicious. And you know what? This dish fits right in with the international tradition of fresh, homemade meals. The best part? It's really, really simple to throw together using ingredients you probably have at home. You get those moist flakes of grilled salmon with the gentle, fluffy grains of couscous, and the whole thing feels super fresh. Seriously, you won't feel sluggish afterward, and you can easily mix in seasonal veggies to keep things interesting.

People love to mix up the salmon couscous salad with grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or a handful of greens—whatever's fresh at the market. These Mediterranean lunchbox ideas let you explore different flavors, so it never gets boring. And look, add a tangy squeeze of lemon or some crunch with toasted seeds on top. It all packs up easily. The couscous keeps its moist texture, even after a few hours. I gotta say, meal prep enthusiasts love how it fits into a week of easy salmon lunch ideas without much hassle.

Whether you're heading to the office or just need a break from heavier foods, this lunchbox option is satisfying without being overwhelming. For anyone into quick couscous dishes or looking to add variety to their workday meals, this combo of salmon, veggies and couscous is unbeatable. It's fresh, colorful and always a little different each time. Can't go wrong, for sure.

How to prepare Lunch box with couscous and salmon

To prepare the lunch box with couscous and salmon, start with the vegetables: clean the bell pepper of seeds and internal filaments, then cut it into 4 long strips 1. Place the pepper on a hot grill and grill until grill marks appear 2. Finally, cut it into 3/4-inch pieces 3.

Trim the zucchini and slice them about 1/4 inch thick 4. Grill the zucchini as well 5 and cut them into pieces the same size as the bell pepper 6.

Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Put the couscous in a bowl and season with turmeric 7, salt, and pepper 8. Pour boiling water until it covers the couscous by about 1/2 inch 9.

Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes 10. After this time, the water will have been absorbed, so fluff the couscous with a fork 11 and drizzle with a little oil 12.

You are ready to transfer the ingredients to your lunch box: couscous on one side 14, then zucchini 15 and bell peppers 15.

Add the carrots previously cleaned, trimmed of the ends, and cut into julienne strips 16. Then add the pitted olives 17 and the sun-dried tomatoes cut into pieces 18.

Finally, add the grilled salmon 19. Close with the lid 20: your lunch box is ready to be transported... remember to shake before enjoying 21!

Storage

The lunch box with couscous and salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for one day.

Suggestion

You can replace the salmon with tuna or use other seasonal vegetables to your liking!

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Lunch box with couscous and salmon

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Lunch box with couscous and salmon

Storage

Suggestion

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