Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh made with whole wheat couscous instead of the traditional bulgur is a new twist for this refreshing salad.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ½ cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
• ¾ cup whole wheat couscous
• 1 ¾ cups chopped peeled cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat, cover saucepan, and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork.

Step 2

Mix tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper into couscous. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.