Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
To prepare a fresh and flavorful couscous salad, start by pouring hot water over the couscous in a deep container. It is important for the water to be hot so that the couscous granules absorb the liquid properly and become fluffy. Add a teaspoon of salt, half the amount of lemon juice, and half the olive oil. Mix the ingredients well to ensure that the salt dissolves completely, then let the mixture sit at room temperature for about an hour. This step is essential to allow the couscous to reveal its full flavor.
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Take a red onion and finely chop it. The flavor of the red onion will add an intense and spicy taste to your salad. Then, take some ripe and juicy tomatoes, which you will cut into small cubes. Make sure they are of good quality, as their taste will influence the final dish. For the cucumber, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, but keep the skin for extra texture and color. Cut it into appropriate cubes that will blend harmoniously into the salad.
After you have prepared all the vegetables, take a bunch of mint and a bunch of parsley. Chop them finely, but not too small, to keep the flavors intact. These fresh herbs will add a refreshing taste and an irresistible aroma to your dish. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients: the couscous, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing carefully to avoid crushing the vegetables.
Once you have a homogeneous mixture, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad cool in the refrigerator for a few hours. This resting time allows the flavors to blend, creating an explosion of tastes in every bite. When serving, you can add the remaining lemon juice and olive oil for an extra burst of flavor. This couscous salad is perfect as a side dish or as a main course, being a healthy and delicious choice. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients: (2-3 servings) Couscous – 120 g – 150 g Hot water – 300 ml – 330 ml Juice from 2 lemons (or limes) Olive oil – 60 ml Red onion (medium) – 4 pcs Fresh mint – about 15 leaves – 20 leaves Parsley – 4 bunches Tomatoes – 4-5 pcs Cucumber – 1 pcs Salt and pepper to taste
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