Description
A refreshing couscous salad packed with vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine vegetables and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add couscous to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Add feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: couscous salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad