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Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad
Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant pasta salad perfect for any summer meal.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Beth Moncel📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●colander
- ●strainer
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the couscous and continue to boil for about ⏱️ 5 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain the couscous in a colander or wire strainer. Rinse briefly with cool water to cool off the couscous, then allow to drain while you prepare the rest of the salad.
2
Zest the lemon and then squeeze the juice. You'll need about ½ tsp of zest and 3 Tbsp of juice.
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3
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a bowl and stir to combine.
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4
Chop the cucumber into quarter-rounds and roughly chop the parsley.
5
Add the cooled and drained couscous to a large bowl along with the cucumber, parsley, lemon zest, and feta. Pour the dressing over top, then stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
250 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 cup
fiber Content
3 g
sodium Content
265 mg
protein Content
8 g
carbohydrate Content
36 g
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