Lemon couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumber and pine nuts

Discover a refreshing and zesty lemon couscous salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and pine nuts. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of onion, this vibrant dish makes a delightful, healthy meal or side. Easy to prepare and full of flavor!

  • 01 Aug 2024
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 2 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Lemon couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumber and pine nuts

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Ingredients:

1 cup couscous
160g
2 tbsp olive oil
27g
2 tbsp lemon juice
30g
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
77g
1/2 cup cucumber
50g
1/4 cup pine nuts
33g
1 tsp salt
6g
1 tsp black pepper
2.10g
2 tbsp onion
12g
1 tsp lemon zest
2g

Instructions:

1. Cook the Couscous:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed all the water.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork to break up any clumps.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Toast the Pine Nuts:
- In a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pine nuts until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Make sure to stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove the toasted pine nuts from the skillet and set them aside to cool.
4. Combine the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, finely chopped onion, toasted pine nuts, and lemon zest.
- Pour the olive oil and lemon juice dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Taste and Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
6. Serve:
- Transfer the lemon couscous salad to a serving dish. Garnish with additional lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Tips:

- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.

- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until golden brown to enhance their nutty flavor.

- Let the couscous cool to room temperature before mixing it with the vegetables to prevent them from becoming mushy.

- For added color and flavor, consider adding chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or mint.

- You can substitute other fresh vegetables, such as bell peppers or red onions, for variety.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size200 grams
Energy
Calories 220kcal9%
Protein
Protein 6g4%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 24g7%
Fiber 2.73g7%
Sugar 2.83g3%
Fat
Fat 24g30%
Saturated 2.78g9%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18ug2%
Choline 18mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg12%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg6%
Vitamin B3 1.79mg11%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg7%
Vitamin B9 30ug7%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 12mg14%
Vitamin E 1.92mg13%
Vitamin K 18ug15%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 24mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.31mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.54mg14%
Magnesium, Mg 60mg14%
Phosphorus, P 130mg11%
Potassium, K 310mg9%
Selenium, Se 22ug40%
Sodium, Na 1170mg78%
Zinc, Zn 1.44mg13%
Water
Water 140g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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