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Springtime Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring fluffy couscous, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon, perfect for springtime gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Couscous Base
  • 1 cup couscous uncooked
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Couscous
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or avocado for more variety.

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