Description
Refreshing Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint Delight is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic mint, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. With its beautiful colors and fresh ingredients, it’s not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavor that will leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely sliced)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare couscous by boiling 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Add couscous, cover, and let sit off heat for 5 minutes.
- While couscous rests, chop cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and slice red onion.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork in a large bowl. Gently mix in chopped vegetables.
- Add chopped mint leaves. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg