Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a light, refreshing, and vibrant dish made with pearl couscous, fresh vegetables, herbs, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients

Scale: 1x

• 1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli couscous)
• 1 1/4 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add couscous, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled couscous with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Can be made a day in advance; flavors deepen over time.
Use whole wheat couscous for added fiber and nutrients.
Optional add-ins: chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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