Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (about 1 1/2 pints) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 2 kirby cucumbers, seeded, and diced; 1 lemon, juiced; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups instant couscous (a 10-ounce box); 2 cups water; 2 wide strips lemon zest; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch cayenne; 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, stems saved; 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley, stems saved; 3 scallions (white and green), chopped; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, optional

Servings: persons

3 cups (about 1 1/2 pints) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 kirby cucumbers, seeded, and diced
1 lemon, juiced
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups instant couscous (a 10-ounce box)
2 cups water
2 wide strips lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch cayenne
1/2 cup torn mint leaves, stems saved
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley, stems saved
3 scallions (white and green), chopped
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, optional

1
Toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon juice in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of the salt.
2
Set aside.
3
Put the couscous into a large bowl.
4
Bring the water, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the remaining salt, cayenne, and herb stems to a boil over high heat.
5
Pour the liquid over the couscous, stir to separate any clumps.
6
Cover with a lid, plate, or plastic wrap, set aside for 5 minutes.
7
Remove the zest and herb stems and fluff with a fork.
8
Add the tomato mixture, scallions, mint, parsley, and pine nuts.
9
Drizzle the remaining oil over the salad, toss and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups (about 1 1/2 pints) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, 2 kirby cucumbers, seeded, and diced, 1 lemon, juiced, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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