Description
Lemon Cucumber Couscous Salad is a bright and refreshing dish that elevates any meal with its zesty flavors and satisfying textures. This quick and easy salad combines fluffy Israeli couscous with crunchy cucumbers, tangy lemon juice, and creamy feta cheese, creating a vibrant experience perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a light lunch. Whether served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed on its own, this nutritious salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Israeli pearl couscous
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook couscous: Boil salted water, add couscous, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice cucumbers into coins, quarter them, and add to a large bowl with chopped parsley and cooled couscous.
- Make dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated. Gently stir in crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg