Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad
This salad is not only healthy and delicious, but it is also easy to make. The couscous provides a great source of complex carbohydrates, while the tomatoes and onions add plenty of vitamins and minerals. This dish is also high in fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied after eating it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the couscous in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the couscous and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling chicken broth.
- Quickly stir the couscous and then cover the pan with a tight fitting lid.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and then transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl of couscous.
- Pour the remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad and season it with salt and pepper to taste