Light & Refreshing Cucumber Apricot Couscous Salad

Name: Light & Refreshing Cucumber Apricot Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 Cup Israeli Couscous (this is also known as pearl couscous or giant couscous); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 Persian Cucumbers (chopped); 1/2 Red Onion (finely diced); 4 Apricots (chopped); 1 Bunch Mint (chopped); 1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds (toasted); 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Red or White Wine Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Teaspoon Cumin; 2 Cloves Garlic (mashed); 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Say hello to the summertime salad of your dreams! My Light & Refreshing Cucumber Apricot Couscous Salad is the ultimate summertime salad, filled with crunchy Persian cucumbers, fresh mint, sweet (and in season) apricots, all atop a bed of Israeli couscous, which is basically pasta. ;) Plus, it's all topped off with a cumin vinaigrette that is so delicious, I could drink it. If you're looking for your new favorite summertime salad recipe, look no further because this is it!

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:18:57 GMT