Cool Couscous Toss
Brighten up your mealtime with "Cool Couscous Toss," a refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired dish that's bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy couscous with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, all elevated by the zesty punch of lemon juice and the aromatic blend of parsley and mint. Crumbles of creamy feta cheese add a touch of indulgence, while a drizzle of olive oil ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a light side, a satisfying lunch, or even a picnic-ready option. Whether served fresh or chilled, this couscous salad is a wholesome, flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that celebrates the best of simple, fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Boil 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
While the couscous is sitting, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the prepared vegetables, chopped parsley, mint, and crumbled feta cheese to the couscous. Pour the dressing over the mixture.
Toss everything together gently until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1046 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
