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Flavorful Cucumber Couscous Salad: A Refreshing Delight!

A refreshing and flavorful salad made with couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the broth. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the cooled couscous to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  • Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a dairy-free version.

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