Couscous and Cucumber Salad

Name: Couscous and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces uncooked couscous; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped; ½ cup finely chopped green onions; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; 6 leaves lettuce; 6 slices lemon

Rating: 4.14 stars

136 Ratings
105 Reviews
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Encourage guests to squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges on to the salad.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cucumber, green onion, parsley, basil and couscous. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 3

Line a plate with lettuce leaves. Spoon couscous mixture over leaves and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

142 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 24.6g; fat 3.6g; sodium 227.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (105)

Most helpful positive review

emilyseattle

01/22/2008

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! Read More

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SLOcook

07/14/2003

I think it needs a little more flavor. Next time I would add some minced garlic and more spices. Read More

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(11)

136 Ratings

5 star values: 58
4 star values: 53
3 star values: 16
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 5

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emilyseattle

01/21/2008

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alarose

11/03/2003

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. Read More

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(44)

CYBERRBLUE

07/14/2003

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!!! Read More

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(34)

JERRYJAMESSTONE

07/15/2003

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. Read More

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(23)

AnnaNimitee

04/12/2006

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! Read More

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Sarah O

02/01/2007

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! Read More

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(14)

STRATTONSAN

01/25/2004

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. Read More

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SLOcook

07/14/2003

I think it needs a little more flavor. Next time I would add some minced garlic and more spices. Read More

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(11)

LAZE

07/13/2003

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. Read More

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(9)

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Couscous and Cucumber Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 142.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 14 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c: 37 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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emilyseattle

01/21/2008

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alarose

11/03/2003

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CYBERRBLUE

07/14/2003

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!!!

Helpful

(34)

JERRYJAMESSTONE

07/15/2003

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.

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(23)

AnnaNimitee

04/12/2006

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(15)

Sarah O

02/01/2007

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(14)

STRATTONSAN

01/25/2004

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.

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(11)

SLOcook

07/14/2003

I think it needs a little more flavor. Next time I would add some minced garlic and more spices.

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(11)

LAZE

07/13/2003

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.

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(9)