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Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad Recipe

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Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant pasta salad perfect for any summer meal. This refreshing dish combines tender pearl couscous with crisp cucumber, bright lemon, fragrant parsley, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple lemony olive oil dressing. Ideal as a side or a light lunch, it can be served immediately or chilled for later enjoyment.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1.5 cups pearl couscous
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 fresh lemon (for zest and juice)

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the couscous: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pearl couscous and boil for about 5 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain it in a colander or wire strainer, then rinse briefly with cool water to stop the cooking process and cool the couscous off. Allow it to drain completely.
  2. Prepare the lemon: Zest the lemon to gather about ½ teaspoon of zest, then squeeze out 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  3. Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
  4. Prepare the vegetables and herbs: Chop the cucumber into quarter-round slices and roughly chop the parsley.
  5. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the cooled and drained couscous, cucumber, parsley, lemon zest, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and stir gently to combine everything evenly.
  6. Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate it until ready to eat for a chilled option.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding chopped fresh mint or dill.
  • You can prepare the couscous a few hours ahead and refrigerate it to save time.
  • Adjust salt according to your taste, especially considering the saltiness of feta cheese.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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