I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It is light and refreshing. A few changes I made: I've made it both with couscous and with orzo. Since the orzo was a thicker larger substance than the couscous it worked better with the cucumber. I also used 2 whole cucumbers which was NOT too much. I made it recently as a main dish and just added sliced chicken breast (grilled on the George Forman with lemon pepper seasoning - EASY!)... it was just right. Thanks for submitting this recipe it's one of my favorites!
Quite nice couscous soaks up the flavour. Try adding some extra vinaigrette just before serving. You may want a lower grain-to-veggie ratio and if so toss in some chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives. This goes great and can make a greek sort of salad.
My husband and I loved it!!!! I added some feta cheese and a can of tomatoes and it added so much to the flavor. We will be doing this agian soon!!!
I love couscous but I prefer having more veggies than grain so I pumped up this recipie a bit by adding celery and tomates too. Regardless this is a great recipie.
My new absolute favorite! The seasonings and lemon are perfect together and the cucumber was just made for it. Could easily add tomatoes bell peppers or other crunchy-type veggies but it's perfect just as-is. I'd give it more than five stars if I could. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I used the advice of others and added less lemon juice and I also added some fat-free plain yogurt and chopped mint for a more mediterranean flavor... the couscous soaked up the liquids well and it was tasty for days!
This is one of my husband's new favorite recipes. Light and healthy, but filling. We usually put the mixture in a wrap or pita to eat it.
I think it needs a little more flavor. Next time I would add some minced garlic and more spices.
This is a good cold salad that's easy enough to make. I would recommend cutting back on the water a bit though so the herbs and spices are a little more prevalent.
