Description
Elevate your dining experience with this Refreshing Couscous Salad, a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, fresh mint, and fluffy couscous. Bursting with flavor, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, it’s a delightful dish that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a pot. Add the couscous and a pinch of salt. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the couscous cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the fluffy couscous with chopped vegetables and torn mint leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season: Toss gently to combine. Season generously with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg