Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes
Vibrant and refreshing, this Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes is the perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients. Fluffy couscous serves as the base for a medley of juicy plum tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, all brought to life with fresh parsley and mint. A tangy lemon dressing infused with olive oil ties everything together, while a crumble of salty feta cheese adds an optional creamy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. Packed with healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor, this couscous salad is a must-try for fans of quick, nutritious meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole Plum tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the couscous, salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the saucepan from heat, cover, and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
While the couscous cools, dice the plum tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad and toss lightly.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2880 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 760 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*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.
