Description
This vibrant Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint Delight is a refreshing dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, fragrant mint, and fluffy couscous, this salad offers a delightful crunch and bright flavors in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light vegetarian meal, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands deliciously on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the couscous by boiling 1 ½ cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and a pinch of salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- While the couscous cooks, dice the tomatoes and cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the mint.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork once it’s ready, allowing it to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with extra mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Prepare ahead of time for enhanced flavors; store in an airtight container in the fridge. Feel free to customize by adding bell peppers or olives for extra variety. For meal prep convenience, portion into individual containers for easy grab-and-go meals.