Description
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean Couscous Salad packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ¼ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the water or vegetable broth in a saucepan.
- Add the couscous, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the cooled couscous with the veggie mixture and pour the dressing over everything.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour for enhanced flavors.
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins. Perfect for meal prep, keeps for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg