Description
Couscous Tabbouleh Salad Mint is a refreshing and vibrant dish that marries fluffy couscous with bright herbs, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on its own. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it brings a burst of flavor and color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber (preferably English)
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the couscous and a pinch of salt, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for five minutes until fluffy.
- While the couscous cools, chop the tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fluff the cooled couscous with a fork in a large bowl, then mix in the chopped vegetables and herbs.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider incorporating feta cheese or chickpeas. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; add a splash of lemon juice before serving if needed.