Description
Refreshing Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint Delight is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. Fluffy couscous combines perfectly with juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, and aromatic fresh mint, creating a delightful medley of flavors. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch option. With its colorful presentation and refreshing taste, it’s sure to be the star at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- While couscous cooks, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop mint leaves.
- In a large bowl, fluff couscous with a fork. Add chopped veggies, mint leaves, lemon zest (optional), salt, pepper, and feta if using.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg