Description
Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish bursting with flavor. This delightful salad features fluffy couscous combined with crisp cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic basil, all dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics or as a colorful side at gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is not only healthy but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and a pinch of salt. Cover and remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- 2. While the couscous cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4. Fluff the couscous with a fork in a large bowl. Add the chopped veggies and fresh basil.
- 5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg