Mediterranean Couscous Salad
A refreshing Mediterranean Couscous Salad, bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for warm weather dining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Couscous: In a large bowl, place couscous and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Add the Fresh Vegetables: Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese to the couscous.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the Ingredients: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese. This salad also pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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