Description

With a simple lemon-herb dressing, this couscous salad makes a healthy and delicious part of your dinner meal. Or, you can also eat it on its own if you are on a diet.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 c. dried couscous

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. each Dijon mustard and finely grated lemon zest

1/2 tsp. honey

1 large tomato (diced)

1 medium cucumber (diced)

1/4 c. each walnuts (chopped and toasted) and raisins

1/2 herbs (coarsely chopped)

freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

salt and pepper

Instructions

Boil salted water in a large saucepan, then add couscous. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, combine oil, mustard, lemon zest and juice, honey, as well as salt and pepper in a bowl.
Add couscous to the mixture and mix well.
Add raisins, walnuts, cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs. Add salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

For the herbs, you can utilize a combination of mint, parsley, dill, cilantro, or basil.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Mediterranean