Couscous Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Couscous 150 g · 170 kcal
• Cucumber 80 g · 12 kcal
• Tomatoes 80 g · 14 kcal
• Red onion 20 g · 8 kcal
• Yellow Bell Pepper 50 g · 15 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 5 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh Mint 3 g · 1 kcal
• Lemon Juice 15 g · 4 kcal
• Olive Oil 15 g · 130 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the couscous according to package instructions, usually by adding boiling water or broth, covering, and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. While the couscous is resting, finely dice the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper. Roughly chop the fresh parsley and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous with all the diced vegetables and chopped herbs. Stir gently to mix.
4. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to ensure even coating.
5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld, then serve cold.