Mouthwatering Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This fresh and vibrant Mediterranean couscous salad is light, colorful, and packed with bold flavors. Fluffy couscous is tossed with crisp vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or meal prep option, this refreshing salad brings classic Mediterranean flavors to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water or broth over it, add olive oil, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and allow it to cool slightly.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to prepare the dressing.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint if using.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
320 kcal per serving