Description
Refreshing Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint Delight is a vibrant, flavorful dish that embodies the essence of summer. This quick and easy salad features fluffy couscous, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint, all tossed together with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds a splash of color to your table. Prepare it in minutes and let it chill for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt and stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- While the couscous cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse and pat dry the mint leaves; then chop them finely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous with chopped veggies and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Add feta if using.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg