Low Fat Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Low Fat Mediterranean Couscous Salad is the perfect light and nutritious dish for any occasion. Made with fluffy whole wheat couscous, crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, and bold Mediterranean staples like Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese, this salad strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and delicious. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together, creating a refreshing and satisfying bite in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-fat recipe is ideal as a healthy lunch, side dish, or potluck contribution. Perfect for those looking for a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired meal that doesn't compromise on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 0.5 small Red Onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta Cheese
Instructions
Begin by preparing the couscous: Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the whole wheat couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and red bell pepper into small pieces.
Finely chop the red onion, kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.
For the dressing, zest the lemon and then juice it into a small bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and whisk everything together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and gently fold it in.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3509 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 639 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1391 mg | 30% | |
*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.
