Summer Couscous Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Summer Couscous Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish. Fluffy couscous serves as the base, perfectly complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy red bell peppers, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint infuse each bite with refreshing aromas, while creamy crumbled feta adds a satisfying savory touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss salad is ideal as a chilled side dish for barbecues or a light main course on hot summer evenings. It's a colorful and healthy crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare yet impressively delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour in the boiling water. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Fluff the couscous with a fork once it has absorbed the water and cooled slightly.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the couscous. Toss to combine.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to evenly coat the ingredients.
Step 6
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, taking care not to mash it.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if desired.
Step 8
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (381.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 128.8 |
| Total Fat 1.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1259.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.9g | |
| Protein 8.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 496.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1775.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories