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couscous salad

Couscous Salad: 7 Reasons It’s Your New Favorite Dish

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing couscous salad packed with vegetables and herbs.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine couscous and boiling water.
  2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  4. Add diced cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Can be served as a side or main dish.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: couscous, salad, Mediterranean, healthy