Couscous and Cucumber Salad

Couscous and Cucumber Salad - Vegetarian Recipes - Best Vegetarian Recipes

Recipe By:KRISTAB

"Encourage guests to squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges on to the salad."

Ingredients

• 10 ounces uncooked couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 6 leaves lettuce
• 6 slices lemon

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cucumber, green onion, parsley, basil and couscous. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Line a plate with lettuce leaves. Spoon couscous mixture over leaves and garnish with lemon wedges.

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