Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine couscous
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Couscous: Boil water according to package instructions. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Chop Vegetables: Dice cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chop red onion.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in chopped veggies and herbs. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill (Optional): Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg