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Springtime Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Springtime Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

This Springtime Lemon Herb Couscous Salad bursts with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Couscous Mixture
  • 1 cup couscous (uncooked)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth (or water) to a boil.
  2. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10g

Notes

This salad can be customized with various ingredients like feta cheese, olives, or grilled chicken for added flavor and texture.

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