Couscous and Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Couscous and Cucumber Salad

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"Encourage guests to squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges on to the salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (89)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces uncooked couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 6 leaves lettuce
  • 6 slices lemon

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cucumber, green onion, parsley, basil and couscous. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Line a plate with lettuce leaves. Spoon couscous mixture over leaves and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 142 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by emilyseattle   view full review
I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It is light and refreshing. A few changes I made: I've made it both with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by OCTOVUS   view full review
Quite nice, couscous soaks up the flavour. Try adding some extra vinaigrette just before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CYBERRBLUE   view full review
My husband and I loved it!!!! I added some feta cheese and a can of tomatoes and it added so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by JERRYJAMESSTONE   view full review
I love couscous but I prefer having more veggies than grain so I pumped up this recipie a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by AnnaNimitee   view full review
My new absolute favorite! The seasonings and lemon are perfect together, and the cucumber was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by Sarah O   view full review
I used the advice of others and added less lemon juice, and I also added some fat-free plain...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by STRATTONSAN   view full review
This is one of my husband's new favorite recipes. Light and healthy, but filling. We usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by SLOcook   view full review
I think it needs a little more flavor. Next time I would add some minced garlic and more spices.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by LAZE   view full review
This is a good cold salad that's easy enough to make. I would recommend cutting back on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2011 by mbl   view full review
Easy, tasty, healthy dish. I recommend adding feta for a little extra flavor.

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