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
Community Reviews & Results
Shreya Rustagi
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Cucumber Couscous Lemony Salad has quickly become a household favorite. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Kavya Rani Reddy
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."
Shreya Dev Mahajan
"Making this regularly for dinner, and preparing this Cucumber Couscous Lemony Salad was completely hassle-free. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Sneha Vardhan Reddy
"Prepped this over the weekend, and this Cucumber Couscous Lemony Salad recipe exceeded all my expectations. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."