Description
Refreshing Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint Delight is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that bursts with summer flavors. This salad features fluffy couscous combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and fragrant mint leaves, all brought together by a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this colorful dish not only pleases the palate but also adds a cheerful touch to any table setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous by bringing 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and fresh mint while it's still warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg