A rustic and artisanal display of khaki-colored Israeli couscous dotted with vibrant reds from the heirloom cherry tomatoes, teasing greens of mint leaves, and refreshing swirls of cucumber ribbons. A minimalistic sprinkling of crumbled feta gives a delightful contrast to this dynamic scenery.

Minty Israeli Couscous Salad with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Ribbons

Name: Minty Israeli Couscous Salad with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Ribbons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup Israeli couscous uncooked; 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes halved; 1 large English cucumber shaved into ribbons; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves torn; 2 lemons zested and juiced; 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A refreshing couscous salad with a minty twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · June 24, 2025

A little about this dish

This delightful dish brings out the freshness of the Mediterranean garden onto your plate. By leveraging on vegetables that are in season during the summer months, this recipe is able to deliver a robust yet refreshing gastronomic experience that is perfect for a warm day. The sweetness of the heirloom cherry tomatoes, the cool, crispness of the cucumber, and the zestiness of the mint-infused Israeli couscous all work together to create a symphony of flavors and textures.

Ingredients (for 4)

Israeli couscous — 1 cup — uncooked
Heirloom cherry tomatoes — 2 cups — halved
English cucumber — 1 large — shaved into ribbons
Fresh mint leaves — 1/2 cup — torn
Lemons — 2 — zested and juiced
Feta cheese — 1/2 cup — crumbled
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍲➡️📚➡️❄️

Cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Let it cool.
Step 2 — 🥣➕🍅➕🥒➕🍃

In a large bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes, cucumber ribbons, and torn mint leaves.
Step 3 — 🍋➕🍯➕🧂➕⚫➡️👩‍🍳

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make a dressing.
Step 4 — 👩‍🍳➡️🥗➡️🔄

Pour the dressing over the couscous and vegetables. Toss to blend.
Step 5 — 🥗➕🧀➡️🍽

Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

A final fox tip

This recipe really brings out the beauty of seasonal produce. For a different take, you can swap heirloom cherry tomatoes with another in-season summer vegetable like bell peppers or sweet corn. You can even play around with different herbs for a twist, try it with fresh basil or parsley for a change. A fantastic project for the kids would be to help by tearing the mint and crumbling the feta - all while learning about fresh ingredients!