Description
This refreshing Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette is a perfect dish for summer gatherings or as a light meal. The combination of fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and zesty vinaigrette creates a flavorful and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lime Basil Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Couscous: In a large heatproof bowl, stir couscous with boiling water and salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, basil, and parsley to couscous. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- You can add chickpeas, grilled chicken, or avocado for a heartier salad.
- Substitute pearl couscous for a chewier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
