COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION & HERBS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by lorik
Number Of Ingredients 15
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%)
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Rody Ehab
r_e@yahoo.comThis salad is a keeper! It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Srabon Sarkar
s_s@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy side dish.
Musawar Ijaz
i_m78@yahoo.comI added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to turn this salad into a complete meal.
Ramesh Xetri
rameshxetri@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in this recipe. It turned out great!
Paballo Rabekane
p75@yahoo.comThis is the perfect salad to take to a picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and it travels well.
Isaac Joseph
joseph-isaac37@gmail.comI'm on a diet and this salad is a great way to stay on track. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories.
Richard Mwila
mr@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Reh Sha
rsha19@aol.comI love the pop of color that the red onion adds to this salad.
John Smith
j_s@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover cucumber and red onion, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.
Abhinash Mandal
m-a90@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are incredible.
Xander oliver
oliver-xander55@gmail.comThis is a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Osama Safi
os@hotmail.frI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Md Sha alam
m71@yahoo.comThe dressing for this salad is amazing! It's light and lemony, and really brings out the flavors of the vegetables.
Christine Amanda
a_c63@yahoo.comThis was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.
Adrian
adrian@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the couscous was cooked perfectly.
Stev Steven
stev1@gmail.comThis couscous salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer. The combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and lemon dressing is delightful.