Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad

A light and sour salad with crisp cucumbers, fluffy couscous, and a tangy lemon dressing. Its great as a light and healthy meal or as a side for your favorite grilled foods.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil

Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat

Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork

Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature

Add diced cucumber, chopped red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh mint leaves to the couscous

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss to combine all the ingredients thoroughly

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Garnish with extra fresh mint leaves if desired

Serve and enjoy