Summer Couscous
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh garden flavors, Summer Couscous is the ultimate light and refreshing dish for warm-weather meals. Featuring fluffy couscous infused with lemon zest and olive oil, this vibrant salad is loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. Finished with creamy crumbles of feta cheese and a tangy lemon dressing, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or simple weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become your go-to dish for a taste of sunshine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the couscous cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves to the couscous. Mix gently to combine.
Crumble the feta cheese into the couscous mixture and toss lightly to distribute.
Pour the lemon dressing over the couscous salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving, or serve at room temperature. Enjoy your Summer Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1501 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*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.
