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Couscous Salad: The Best Refreshing Twist for Your Meals

Couscous Salad
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This refreshing Couscous Salad is a perfect twist for your meals, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
  2. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or olives.
  • Adjust the lemon juice and olive oil to taste.

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Keywords: Couscous Salad, salad recipes, refreshing salad

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