Couscous Salad
A quick and refreshing couscous salad with cherry tomatoes, green onions, and fresh parsley. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 stalks green onions
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 cup couscous in a large bowl and pour 1.25 cups boiling water over it. Cover and let stand until the water is absorbed and the couscous is fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
While the couscous sits, halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, thinly slice 3 green onions, and chop 0.5 cup fresh parsley.
- 3
Fluff the couscous with a fork, then stir in the tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Add lemon juice or crumbled feta if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Fork
- Knife
- Cutting board
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