Herb Couscous Salad

Couscous is a grain with a funny name but big taste and nutrition. This light side dish is perfect paired with your favorite entree. This fresh salad is second to none. 

Herb Couscous Salad

Ingredients

For 0008 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 2 cup(s) whole wheat couscous, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 24 floz boiling water
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 2 tablespoon(s) chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped
  • 4 tablespoon(s) fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced

Directions

    1. In a large bowl, stir couscous, walnuts, and salt.
    2. Pour boiling water over couscous and stir to combine. 
    3. Let cool for about 15 minutes.
    4. Chop the tomato. Then peel and seed, and chop the cucumber.
    5. Add the cooled couscous with the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well combined.
    6. Serve and enjoy.