Description
Lemon herb couscous summer salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the spirit of summer. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor, colorful vegetables, and fresh herbs, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on its own. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delightful way to enjoy seasonal produce and brings sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- While the couscous cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the chopped parsley, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg