Refreshing Cucumber and Mint Couscous with a touch of Lime and a dash of Feta

This refreshing and flavorful couscous salad is perfect for a light and healthy summer meal. The combination of cucumber, mint, lime, and feta adds a bright and tangy flavor to the couscous, while the olive oil and lime juice add a touch of richness and acidity. This salad is easy to make and can be served as a main course or side dish.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me on a hot summer day when I was looking for a light and refreshing meal. I had some leftover couscous in the fridge, and I wanted to find a way to use it up. I started by chopping up some fresh cucumber and mint, and then I added some crumbled feta cheese and a squeeze of lime juice. The result was a delicious and satisfying salad that was perfect for a hot summer day. I've been making this salad ever since, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried couscous
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped mint
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add couscous to the boiling broth, stir, and remove from heat.
3. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and all of the broth has been absorbed.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
5. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cucumber, mint, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, and lime juice.
6. Stir to combine.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of cucumber, mint, lime, and feta adds a bright and tangy flavor to the couscous.
• The olive oil and lime juice add a touch of richness and acidity.
• This salad is easy to make and can be served as a main course or side dish.
• It's a great way to use up leftover couscous.
• It's a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a hot summer day.