Indulge in a refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salad with this couscous dish. The couscous is tossed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. It’s a perfect option for a light and healthy dinner.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the salad:
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions:
- Cook couscous: Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes, or until couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and cumin.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine couscous, cucumber, red onion, parsley, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle: Drizzle salad with dressing and toss to coat.
Serve this delicious and healthy couscous salad for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
