This quick and easy lemon couscous salad is healthy, light and bursting with fresh flavor!  Packed with asparagus, snap peas, ricotta salata and a citrusy lemon vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, lunches or light dinners!!

Lemon Couscous Salad Recipe
This is what summer salads should look like, friends!  Light, refreshing, full of texture and packed with flavor, this lemon couscous is going to become your go-to salad for summer!!
Savory, chewy pearl couscous tossed with tender-crisp, thinly sliced asparagus and snap peas; crunchy radishes, delicate chives, pungent shallots, salty ricotta salata and fresh mint leaves.  Finished with a silky, luscious, tangy lemon dijon vinaigrette, this salad is full of fresh, vibrant flavors! It can be made in advance and served warm or cold which makes it the perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks and summer barbecues!  Or, it’s delicious enjoyed cold for an easy lunch or you can serve it along side a grilled protein for a healthy, light summer dinner!  Essentially, this lemon couscous salad is perfect for any and every occasion!

What is couscous salad"
Couscous salad is a quick and healthy salad made of fluffy cooked couscous tossed with vegetables and a dressing or vinaigrette.  The salad can also include protein such as meat, chicken, fish or shrimp depending on the recipe.
Couscous is made from crushed wheat semolina formed into tiny spheres.  There are three varieties of couscous ...