Refreshing Cucumber Couscous Salad
A light and flavorful salad combining couscous with fresh vegetables, perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Combine cooked couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic powder or crumbled feta cheese. Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.