A quick and fresh, easy to make, Couscous and Cucumber Salad. I am always looking for the easy recipes and this is one of them. Chop up some cucumber and green onions with fresh herbs of parsley and basil well combined in a bowl of cooked couscous with an olive oil and lemon dressing and seasoned with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
The best summer salad that you’ll love as is, or as a side dish to a protein of your choice.
To make Couscous and Cucumber Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, bring 1¾ cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Add the chopped cucumber, green onions, parsley, basil and couscous and toss to mix well.
Place in a refrigerator and allow to chill for at least 1 hour.
For serving, spoon the couscous salad over a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with lemon wedges.
This Couscous and Cucumber Salad is a tantalizing salad recipe to be enjoyed at anytime. Simple to make with fresh salad ingredients and herbs. You can also add some strips of chicken, if you wish. Whatever you do, this couscous salad is a good one menu choice! Let us know how yours turns out and tag #cookmerecipes in your own pictures and posts on social media!
Super easy to make, loved the flavor!
So easy and fresh! I made this salad for a picnic, and my kids loved it. It’s become our summer favorite. Thanks for sharing this gem!
Delicious summer dish!
This Couscous and Cucumber Salad is so great! I made it for my family picnic, and it was a hit. The fresh herbs really make it pop. So easy to prepare! Perfect for summer days and a side with grilled chicken.
So easy, refreshing!
OMG, this Couscous and Cucumber Salad is a total win! I made it for a BBQ and everyone was asking for the recipe. It's super quick and fresh—like summer in a bowl! Perfect with grilled chicken too! Definitely a keeper!
This Couscous and Cucumber Salad is the bomb! Made it for a BBQ last weekend and everyone loved it. Super easy to prepare, perfect for summer vibes.
This Couscous and Cucumber Salad is just fab! So easy to whip up after a long day. I made it for a picnic last weekend, and my friends couldn't get enough. The flavors pop and it's super refreshing! I totally recommend it for summer hangouts.
Superb recipe. I made this salad for a family picnic, and everyone loved it. The fresh cucumbers and herbs combined with couscous made it a hit. It was easy to prepare, and I will definitely make this again for summer gatherings.
I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! So simple to prepare and tasted fresh. My hubby loved it with grilled chicken. Will def make this again for summer gatherings.
Delicious and healthy!
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