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Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes

Make ahead salad that combines fresh veggies, couscous or your favorite grain, and tangy Italian dressing.
Fluffy couscous mixed with chopped vegetables.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 cups diced cucumber
1 cup seeded and diced tomato
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
2 cups cooked couscous or rice
2 teaspoons dill
½ cup Italian salad dressing

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
  4. For best flavor, chill for 1 hour before serving.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Use whole-grain couscous or brown rice to include whole grains.

Comments

Submitted by JMA1445 on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 10:14

I really love rice salads!  It's a great gluten-free alternative to pasta salad for your picnic.  I've tried this with balasmic vinnegrette and it was really yummy!

Submitted by Edamame on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 15:47

This recipe is pretty good! You can even make it healthier by using whole-wheat cous cous.

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