Description
Looking for a light and refreshing lunch idea to brighten your summer days? Try the Flavorful Cucumber Couscous Salad! This delightful dish combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the chewy texture of Israeli couscous, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. The addition of creamy feta cheese and fragrant parsley adds layers of flavor that make this salad not only satisfying but also a healthy choice. Perfect for picnics, quick lunches, or as a versatile side at your next gathering, this salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups Israeli couscous
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1/4 bunch parsley
- 1 medium lemon (juice only)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook couscous in boiling salted water according to package instructions (about 5 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- Dice cucumbers into small cubes and chop parsley finely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled couscous, cucumbers, parsley, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg