Couscous Salad with Tomatoes, Lemon, and Mint

This couscous salad is light, fresh, and naturally balanced.
Soft grains absorb lemon juice, creating a bright base.
Tomatoes add gentle sweetness while mint brings clean freshness.
The ingredients remain simple and easy to prepare.
A refreshing dish that fits well into everyday meals.

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Couscous Salad with Tomatoes, Lemon, and Mint

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Couscous salad with tomatoes, lemon, and fresh mint for a light and refreshing vegetarian dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 275

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over it.
2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. Add cherry tomatoes to the couscous.
4. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Toss gently until combined.
7. Sprinkle mint and parsley over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fluff couscous well to keep grains separate.

Add extra lemon juice for stronger brightness if desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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