Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines fluffy couscous with vibrant vegetables, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, it’s packed with fresh ingredients and bold spices for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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Preparation Time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:

250g couscous
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Boiling water (enough to cover the couscous)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 small red onions, finely chopped
1 large cucumber, diced
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 large bunch parsley (about two handfuls), finely chopped
1 bunch mint (about one handful), finely chopped
Juice of 1 large lemon
Olive oil, to taste
Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:

Prepare the Couscous:

Place 250g of couscous in a large bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Season with pepper to taste.
Pour enough boiling water over the couscous to cover it completely.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for about 10 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed all the water.
Fluff the Couscous:
6. After the couscous has absorbed the water, use a fork to fluff it up, breaking apart any clumps.

Prepare the Vegetables and Herbs:
7. Finely chop 2 small red onions.
8. Dice 1 large cucumber and 3 Roma tomatoes.
9. Finely chop a large bunch of parsley (about two handfuls) and a bunch of mint (about one handful).

Combine the Ingredients:
10. Add the chopped red onions, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, parsley, and mint to the fluffed couscous.
11. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
12. Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon over the mixture.
13. Drizzle with olive oil to taste.
14. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
15. Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Rest and Serve:
16. Let the salad rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
17. Serve the Mediterranean Couscous Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions:

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