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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Nettie
This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is fresh, colorful, and loaded with flavor! Fluffy couscous is paired with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, chickpeas, bell peppers, red onion, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese—all tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick and healthy lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature—either way, it’s ridiculicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For The Salad

  • 1 cup dry couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 small red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives halved (optional)

For The Lemon - Herb Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place dry couscous in a large bowl. Pour in boiling water or broth, cover tightly, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
  • In a small jar shake together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, garlic, mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper. (or whisk together in a small bowl).
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, onion, bell pepper, feta, parsley, mint, and olives to the cooled couscous.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill before serving if desired.

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.
 

Notes:

  • Swap in pearl couscous, quinoa, or orzo if preferred.
  • This salad is great served cold or at room temperature.
  • Add grilled meat or seafood for a heartier version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 884IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
Keyword coucous recipe, easy summer salad, healthy lunch, make ahead salad, mediterranean couscous salad
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