Description
A light and refreshing salad made with fluffy couscous, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like mint or basil for additional flavor. Toasted nuts can add a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook Preparation
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cucumber, couscous, salad, vegetarian, mediterranean