Description

This Couscous Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining fluffy couscous, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s the perfect quick and healthy meal, ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish.

Ingredients

1 cup couscous

1 ¼ cups vegetable broth (or water)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

½ red bell pepper, diced

½ yellow bell pepper, diced

¼ red onion, finely chopped

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Fluff the Couscous: After 5 minutes, uncover the pot and use a fork to fluff the couscous. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Chop the Vegetables: While the couscous is cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled couscous, chopped vegetables, parsley, and feta (if using).
Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Chill: For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serve: Toss again before serving and enjoy!

Notes

For added protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.

For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a plant-based cheese alternative.

If you prefer a spicier salad, add red pepper flakes or jalapeños.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg