Our Favorite Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Recipe By inspiredtaste.net
How to make light and healthy couscous salad with a simple lemon vinaigrette, cucumber and herbs. Jump to the Easy Lemon and Herb Couscous Salad Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it.
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Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried Israeli couscous, also called pearl couscous Salt and fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, depending on taste 1 medium English cucumber, diced 1 large tomato, diced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs; use any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint
Instructions:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
While the couscous cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.
Stir in the cucumber, tomato, herbs, walnuts and raisins. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and/or pepper as needed. Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
