Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Filled with Greek flavours, this Mediterranean couscous salad recipe is quick and easy to make, and packed full of fresh vegetables and fibre making it a healthy side dish or simple lunch.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Yield: 6 servings 1x -
Category: Salads, Sides -
Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup couscous, dry
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package directions.
- While the couscous is cooking, chop all of the vegetables and prepare the dressing. Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk to combine, set aside.
- Once the couscous is cooked, add it to a large bowl, fluffing it with a fork, then add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, black olives and parsley and toss to combine.
- Cover the salad with the dressing, toss to combine, then top with crumbled feta and additional salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to add a bit more lemon juice for brightness if needed.
- This salad can be eaten immediately or stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
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