Couscous Salad with Fresh Corn

Bright, crisp, and full of summer flavors, this Couscous Salad with Fresh Corn is a vibrant side dish or light main perfect for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous, tender sweet corn kernels, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad bursts with color and wholesome goodness. A zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or picnics. Serve it chilled for a refreshing dish that captures the essence of seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1.25 cups Water
• 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the couscous is cooling, prepare the fresh corn by cooking the kernels in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cooked corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until well combined.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad before serving.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1540.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1261.7

Total Fat 74.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2926.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 860.5mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2282.6mg	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: 51.2%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 37.4%