Simple & Professional Tasty Recipes
Ingredients for 4 Servings
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For the Salad:
1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups water
4 cups fresh arugula
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
For the Lemony Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Total Time
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Preparation Time15 min
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Cooking Time15 min
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Method
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For the Couscous:
- Cook the Couscous:
- In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and remove from heat.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Cool the Couscous:
- Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature.
For the Salad:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Dice the cucumber into small pieces.
- Chop the fresh mint and parsley leaves.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Add the fresh arugula, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and chopped parsley to the cooled couscous.
For the Lemony Dressing:
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle and Toss:
- Drizzle the lemony dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats the salad.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your Lemony Arugula Salad with Couscous, Cucumbers, and Feta as a refreshing and tangy side dish or light meal.
Pro Tips- Use couscous for a quick and easy preparation, but you can also use quinoa or bulgur for added variety.
- To enhance the salad’s flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for a bit before serving.
- Customize with additional ingredients like cherry tomatoes, olives, or red onion for more Mediterranean flair.
- Cook the Couscous:
Notes
Calories:
Calories per serving: Approximately 300 calories. Keep in mind that nutritional values may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
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