Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring couscous, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon dressing, perfect for spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small Red Onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: Bring 1½ cups of water to a boil, add the couscous, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the radishes and red onion uniformly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the fluffed couscous, chopped parsley, and prepared vegetables. Toss gently.
- Dress the Salad: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavor melding.
Notes
Consider incorporating grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: couscous salad, spring recipe, healthy salad
