Print

Healthy Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Print Recipe

A bright and refreshing salad made with couscous, colorful vegetables, olives, and feta, perfect for picnics or light meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Best served fresh; can be made ahead of time. Keep dressing separate if preparing in advance.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://voxrecipes.com/healthy-mediterranean-couscous-salad/