Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Fresh and Flavorful Dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bell pepper any color, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the couscous absorbs the broth and becomes fluffy.
2. While the couscous is resting, prepare the vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, fresh parsley, and mint.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey (if using) until well combined.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork once ready and then add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
5. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the couscous and vegetables. Gently toss everything together until well mixed and fully incorporated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
7. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.