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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Vibrant Mediterranean Couscous Salad for a Fresh Summer Bite

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a light and refreshing option, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Couscous Moroccan couscous
  • 2 medium Tomatoes ripe, juicy
  • 1 medium Cucumber English, crisp
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) rinsed
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Olives Kalamata or green
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs mix of parsley, mint, basil, oregano
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice & Zest fresh
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar red wine or balsamic
For the Dressing
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice & Zest elevates taste
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar red wine or balsamic

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Couscous: Boil 1 cup of water with a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  2. Fluff and Cool the Couscous: Use a fork to fluff couscous, spread it on a baking sheet to cool.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  4. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled couscous, vegetables, garbanzo beans, red onion, olives, feta, and herbs. Toss gently.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  5. Whisk the Dressing: Combine lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl, whisk in olive oil to emulsify.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the salad, fold gently to coat ingredients evenly.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  7. Chill and Serve: Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss gently before serving and garnish with herbs and feta.
    Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep dressing separate until serving for best freshness.

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