Looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe? Try this Mediterranean couscous salad that is packed with flavor and nutrients. This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
This image shows a bowl of the finished Mediterranean couscous salad, with a variety of colorful ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese. The salad is served in a white bowl on a wooden table, with a fork and a napkin next to it.
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine couscous and boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
This image shows a wooden cutting board with fresh ingredients for the Mediterranean couscous salad. There are cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint. The vegetables are cut into small pieces and are arranged in a neat and organized manner on the board.
This image shows a glass jar filled with the homemade dressing for the Mediterranean couscous salad. The dressing is made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. The jar has a metal lid and a label that says "Mediterranean Couscous Salad Dressing." The jar is placed on a marble countertop next to a wooden spoon.
