Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes

Vibrant and refreshing, this Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes is the perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients. Fluffy couscous serves as the base for a medley of juicy plum tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, all brought to life with fresh parsley and mint. A tangy lemon dressing infused with olive oil ties everything together, while a crumble of salty feta cheese adds an optional creamy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. Packed with healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor, this couscous salad is a must-try for fans of quick, nutritious meals.

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
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 whole Plum tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Stir in the couscous, salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the saucepan from heat, cover, and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the couscous cools, dice the plum tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 5

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

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad and toss lightly.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	875.3

Total Fat 55.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2880.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 28.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 759.9mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1475.3mg	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: 55.7%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 31.5%