Cucumber Couscous Lemony Salad
This Cucumber Couscous Lemony Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that can help support your weight loss goals. It is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an excellent option for those who want to stay full for longer while consuming fewer calories. It is also gluten-free, vegan, and low in oil, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The dish contains a good amount of protein and fiber from the couscous, chickpeas, and cucumber, which will help keep you satisfied for
Allergen Information: Contains Nut Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
91 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
14 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Plain Water
1 small cup (200g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Cucumber
1 cup (200g)
Roasted Chickpea
2 tbsp (30g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Dry Couscous
2 tbsp (20g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a medium saucepan, bring a cup of water to a boil. Add couscous, stir, and remove from heat.
Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, roasted chickpeas, and cooked couscous.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Add chopped fresh parsley and mix well.
Serve at room temperature