Name: Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle-Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 cups pearl couscous ($2.20); 1 fresh lemon ($0.89); 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32); 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); 1 English cucumber ($1.49); 1/2 cup parsley ($0.27); 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper ($0.02); 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled ($1.23)

Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant pasta salad perfect for any summer meal.

Ingredients

1.5 cups pearl couscous ($2.20)

1 fresh lemon ($0.89)

2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)

1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

1 English cucumber ($1.49)

1/2 cup parsley ($0.27)

1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)

3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled ($1.23)

Instructions

1 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the couscous and continue to boil for about 5 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain the couscous in a colander or wire strainer. Rinse briefly with cool water to cool off the couscous, then allow to drain while you prepare the rest of the salad.

2 Zest the lemon and then squeeze the juice. You'll need about ½ tsp of zest and 3 Tbsp of juice.

3 Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a bowl and stir to combine.

4 Chop the cucumber into quarter-rounds and roughly chop the parsley.

5 Add the cooled and drained couscous to a large bowl along with the cucumber, parsley, lemon zest, and feta. Pour the dressing over top, then stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.