Quick Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• Couscous

  200 g

  $0.56

• Cucumber

  1

  $0.80

• Cherry Tomatoes

  200 g

  $1.28

• Red onion

  1/2

  $0.18

• Parsley

  1/2 bunch

  $0.30

• Fresh Mint

  1/4 bunch

  $0.28

• Lemon

  1

  $0.50

• Olive oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.29

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Place couscous and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a heatproof bowl, pour over 250 ml boiling water, cover tightly, and rest for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Finely dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and fresh mint.

3. 3

   Fluff the steamed couscous with a fork to separate the grains and let steam escape for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint to the warm couscous.

5. 5

   Squeeze over the fresh lemon juice and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.

6. 6

   Toss well to combine and serve at room temperature.