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
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- 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
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled couscous with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 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
- 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