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Simple Couscous Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and refreshing couscous salad perfect for a light lunch or side dish, packed with fresh vegetables and zesty lemon flavor.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 250 g couscous
  • 350 ml vegetable stock

Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Vegetables

  • 2 diced tomatoes
  • 200 g cucumber diced
  • 1 2 diced Red Pepper
  • 4 diced spring onions
  • 250 g frozen sweetcorn defrosted

Seasonings & Herbs

  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • Salt and Black Pepper Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

Garnish

  • to taste Freshly Chopped Coriander for decoration

Instructions 

  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil and pour over couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, spring onions, and defrosted sweetcorn.
  • Add cooked couscous to the vegetables. Mix in crushed garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Couscous