Description
Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together fluffy couscous, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant mint in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this salad is an easy way to add color and flavor to your summer gatherings or weekday meals. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a delightful burst of freshness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- While the couscous cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork after it has rested for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine fluffed couscous, chopped tomatoes, diced cucumber, and torn mint leaves. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; toss gently until well combined.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg