Groene Salade Couscous

This refreshing Groene salade couscous is a perfect side dish or light meal. Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, its a delightful addition to your menu.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Feta cheese optional, for garnish

Instructions:

Bring water or vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan

Take it off the heat and add the couscous while stirring it in

Put a lid on top and wait five minutes

Take a fork and fluff up the couscous

Then let it cool to room temperature

Put the couscous that has been cooled, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves in a large bowl

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Pour this dressing over the salad and mix it all together

If you want, you can sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad

Enjoy Serve cold