Description
This Couscous Tabbouleh is a fresh, vibrant, and zesty salad packed with parsley, mint, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy couscous. Tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, it’s the perfect light dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over it.
- Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
- Add chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use the freshest herbs possible for the best flavor. Adjust lemon juice to your taste. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of olive oil if it dries out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg