Description
This flavorful cucumber couscous salad is a refreshing and zesty dish that makes a perfect side or light meal. The combination of Israeli couscous, fresh cucumbers, parsley, lemon, and feta cheese creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Israeli Couscous
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups Israeli couscous
Cucumbers
- 2 medium cucumbers
Parsley
- 1/4 bunch parsley
Lemon
- 1 medium lemon
Olive Oil Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Additional
- 3 oz. crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Israeli Couscous Begin by bringing a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of Israeli couscous to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Prepare the Vegetables and Herbs Cut cucumbers and chop parsley. Zest lemon and add to the bowl.
- Make the Dressing Squeeze lemon juice, add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Combine Salad Ingredients Toss cucumbers, parsley, lemon zest, couscous, and feta with dressing.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can customize this salad by adding cherry tomatoes, olives, or red onion for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Couscous, Salad, Mediterranean, Fresh, Zesty
