- 1 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the couscous, stir once, then cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand for 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Pour over the couscous and stir until evenly combined.
- Add the bell pepper, cucumber and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm or cold.
mediterranean
couscous salad
salad
vegetarian
vegan
gluten-free