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Couscous Summer Salad Recipe

Couscous Summer Salad Recipe


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4.6 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Couscous Summer Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, it’s a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s easy to make and ideal for warm weather.


Ingredients

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Couscous:

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook Couscous: In a medium heatproof bowl, combine couscous with 1 tablespoon olive oil and boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and cool.
  2. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine couscous with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, feta, parsley, and mint.
  3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Add chickpeas for extra protein.
  • Substitute feta with goat cheese if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook (assembly), Stovetop (couscous)
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg