Couscous and Cherry Tomato Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Couscous and Cherry Tomato Salad is the perfect recipe for a light, healthy meal or a vibrant side dish. Fluffy couscous provides the ideal base for sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and mint. A zesty lemon dressing ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta adds a deliciously tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a quick and versatile option, perfect for lunch, picnics, or dinner parties. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it’s a colorful crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature while preparing the vegetables and dressing.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Finely dice the red onion.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

If desired, crumble 0.5 cup of feta cheese over the salad and gently toss to incorporate.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1211.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	868.7

Total Fat 55.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2875.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 744.4mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1432.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 31.2%