Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad

Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad

from budgetbytes.com
20 min

Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant pasta salad perfect for any summer meal.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups pearl couscous
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the couscous and continue to boil for about 5 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain the couscous in a colander or wire strainer. Rinse briefly with cool water to cool off the couscous, then allow to drain while you prepare the rest of the salad.

  2. 2

    Zest the lemon and then squeeze the juice. You'll need about ½ tsp of zest and 3 Tbsp of juice.

  3. 3

    Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a bowl and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Chop the cucumber into quarter-rounds and roughly chop the parsley.

  5. 5

    Add the cooled and drained couscous to a large bowl along with the cucumber, parsley, lemon zest, and feta. Pour the dressing over top, then stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.