COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION & HERBS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Couscous Salad with Cucumber, Red Onion & Herbs Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by lorik

Number Of Ingredients 15

Serves 4 to 6
1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup loosely packed cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup loosely packed Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/2 English cucumber, cut lengthwise and very thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, cut in half and shaved extremely thin
1 lemon, zested and juiced, about 3 tablespoons
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup, warmed
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
3 ounces feta cheese, optional
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover with a lid or a plate and set aside for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Toss the finely chopped herbs with the couscous, as well as the sliced cucumber, onion, and lemon zest. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, and cumin, then toss this dressing with the couscous. Stir in the pine nuts. Crumble the feta and stir that in as well. Taste and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers in a covered container for up to 5 days. Per serving, based on 4 servings. (% daily value) Calories 407 Fat 22.9 g (35.2%) Saturated 5.4 g (27.2%) Carbs 41.8 g (13.9%) Fiber 3.4 g (13.8%) Sugars 5.9 g Protein 10.2 g (20.3%) Cholesterol 18.9 mg (6.3%) Sodium 261.6 mg (10.9%)

Md Juyel
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I love the way it tastes in this salad.


Letago Mokwana
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish.


EZRAL Shimon Benjimen Lazarus “AIR” X
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I love the crunch of the cucumber and red onion in this salad.


huria alqassas
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Srilanka Bureau Of foreign employment
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Abdullah Wazir
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Folake Awofusi
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for picnics and potlucks.


dimple king
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Lufuno Matshivha
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad converted me. The couscous is light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.


coi boi
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The lemon dressing is the star of this salad. It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brightens up the other ingredients.


Tshepiso Thulare
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This salad is so versatile. I've added grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and even feta cheese to it. It's always delicious.


Dee Nutsgg
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Titus Mandishona
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This couscous salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The combination of cucumber, red onion, herbs, and lemon dressing is perfect for a light and healthy meal.