Description
A refreshing and vibrant couscous salad with a zesty lime basil vinaigrette, loaded with colorful vegetables and herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish for a summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Couscous Salad:
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lime Basil Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Couscous Salad: In a medium bowl, combine couscous, boiling water, olive oil, and salt. Let sit for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and cool. In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, feta, basil, and parsley.
- Lime Basil Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad, toss gently, and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Use pearl couscous for a heartier texture if desired.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (except boiling water)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
