Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a delightful blend of vibrant vegetables, creamy feta cheese, briny kalamata olives, and fluffy couscous, all brought together with a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light dinner, this healthy salad is ready in just 25 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Aromatic herbs like parsley and mint give it an authentic Mediterranean flair, while the balance of crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers ensures every bite is a refreshing treat. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or feeding a crowd, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir in 1 cup of couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small cubes.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Dice the feta cheese and slice the kalamata olives in half.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl and whisk in 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to make a vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, diced bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the chopped parsley and mint and toss again.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1738 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*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.
