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Light Summer Couscous Salad Recipe

This light summer couscous salad recipe is perfect for a warm summer day. It is a simple and fresh dish that you can put on the table in no time.

Prep time
20 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 200 grams whole wheat couscous
  • cucumber
  • 250 grams cherry tomatoes
  • red onion
  • bunch of fresh mint
  • lemon
  •  olive oil
  •  salt and pepper
Nutrition facts
kcal 350
protein 10 grams
fat 8 grams
carbs 55 grams

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare the couscous according to the instructions on the package and let it cool down.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cut the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.
  3. 3 Finely chop the fresh mint.
  4. 4 In a large salad bowl, mix the couscous with the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mint.
  5. 5 Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the salad for extra freshness. Also, add a dash of olive oil and season the salad with salt and pepper.
  6. 6 Mix everything well and voilà, your light summer couscous salad is ready to be served!