Tomato Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Tomato Couscous Salad is the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Featuring tender couscous as the base, it's complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the vibrant touch of red onion, parsley, and mint. A zesty lemon dressing, infused with olive oil and lemon zest, ties it all together with a refreshing tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad makes an ideal side dish, light lunch, or picnic favorite. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to customize. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite or enjoy it freshly tossed. Perfect for fans of healthy salads, quick recipes, and Mediterranean cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the couscous, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and stir. Cover with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into small cubes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 3

Once the couscous has absorbed all the water, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Garnish with extra parsley or mint before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1064 grams (1064.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	562

Total Fat 29.60g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1533mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 67.20g	24%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 15.10g
Protein 11.80g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172mg	13%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1504mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 46.2%