Refreshing Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint
Bright and vibrant, this Refreshing Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint is a delightful dish that bursts with flavor, perfect for summer gatherings or light meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 portions 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the Couscous: Use a fork to fluff the couscous gently after it has rested. Set aside to cool.
- Chop Your Veggies: While the couscous cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the red onion.
- Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous with the chopped vegetables and mint leaves. Toss until evenly mixed.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss again until well-coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or plate for an appealing presentation and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg