Couscous Salad with Lemon and Cucumber
A refreshing and flavorful couscous salad with lemon, cucumber, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the couscous is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes. You can also add feta cheese for extra flavor.