Couscous Salad Recipe
A light and refreshing couscous salad, perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a mixing bowl. Let it cool.
3. Add the cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley to the couscous. Mix well.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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