Recipe: Cucumber Salad With Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

adapted from A Simple Pantry

 

For The Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

kosher salt to taste

cracked pepper to taste

 

For The Salad

1 cup dried pearl couscous

1  cucumber sliced thin

4 cups lettuce

1 cup feta

 

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 1/2-3/4 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.