Couscous Salad with Fresh Corn
Bright, crisp, and full of summer flavors, this Couscous Salad with Fresh Corn is a vibrant side dish or light main perfect for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous, tender sweet corn kernels, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad bursts with color and wholesome goodness. A zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or picnics. Serve it chilled for a refreshing dish that captures the essence of seasonal produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
While the couscous is cooling, prepare the fresh corn by cooking the kernels in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cooked corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until well combined.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad before serving.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.8 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2927 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2283 mg | 49% | |
*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.
