Gluten-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Discover a vibrant, healthful twist on a classic with this Gluten-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad! Packed with fresh veggies, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta, this delightful dish features tender gluten-free couscous as the perfect base to soak up a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. Finished with a refreshing burst of fresh parsley and mint, it’s the ultimate side dish or light lunch for those seeking Mediterranean flavors without gluten. With minimal prep time and chilled to perfection, this salad is ideal for summer gatherings, meal prep, or an elegant addition to any menu. Rich in texture, color, and wholesome ingredients, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser you don’t want to miss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free couscous
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the gluten-free couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender and has absorbed all the water.
While the couscous is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, slice the olives, chop the parsley, and mint, and mince the garlic clove.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and mint to the couscous.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs or feta cheese if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3636 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 473 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
