This Vegan Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines fluffy couscous with zesty lemon and fresh herbs. It’s a perfect side dish or light meal, ideal for warm weather or as a healthy option for gatherings.
The recipe is simple and quick, making it a great choice for busy weeknights. Packed with nutrients, this vegan recipe is not only delicious but also satisfying.
Quick and Easy Vegan Couscous Salad
This couscous salad features cooked couscous tossed with diced vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon dressing. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the couscous is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chopped vegetables, parsley, and mint.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or a light main course.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
