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Cucumber Salad Recipe with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Tempt your tastebuds with the bright flavors of this super simple cucumber salad recipe, with nutty couscous tossed in a punchy lemon basil dressing on top of a bed of peppery arugula. Ready in minutes and the perfect side dish for any summer meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Ingredients
For The Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- kosher salt to taste
- cracked pepper to taste
For The Salad
- 1 cup dried pearl couscous
- 2 English cucumbers sliced thin
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup feta
Instructions
- In a small jar add the dressing ingredients, cover with a tight lid and shake vigorously. Adjust seasonings as desired and set aside.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions. While still warm, add ½-3/4 of the dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Add the cucumbers, arugula, and feta to a large bowl and toss with the remaining dressing. Stir in the couscous, then divide between 6 plates and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Adapted from Inspired Taste
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
545IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.