29 Jul 2011

Tomato Cucumber Couscous Salad

This is a refreshing and easy salad.  Furthermore, it is a welcome addition to a summer barbecue, as it goes well with any type of meat.  Make this recipe your own and adapt according to your personal taste by adding raisins, olives, fresh mint or even feta cheese.  A lot of different options for this delicious recipe.

Ingredients:
-2 cups cooked couscous grains
-3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
-3/4 cup diced cucumber
-1 finely chopped garlic clove
-Handful of chopped parsley and basil
-4 tbsp olive oil
-4 tbsp lemon juice
-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
-Salt & pepper

Instructions:
-In a bowl, combine and mix the couscous grain, tomato, cucumber, garlic and herbs.
-For the sauce, combine and mix in a small bowl, olive oil, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar.  Taste and adjust according to your personal taste.
-Add sauce to the salad and season with salt and pepper.
-Keep in the refrigerator and serve cold.

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