5.0 from 177 votes
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This side salad is full of fresh and crunchy vegetables!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup couscous
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumber sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup Thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water, butter and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add couscous, stir and cover. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
- Place couscous in a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Allow to cool completely.
- Add remaining salad ingredients and dressing. Toss to combine and serve.
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Notes
- Substitute cooked quinoa or rice for couscous if you'd prefer.
- Add any fresh (or even roasted) vegetable to this recipe. Chopped spinach or kale are delicious additions.
- Try adding a little lemon zest for an extra bit of flavor!
- Ensure you use a light tasting olive oil as some extra virgin olive oils can have a bitter taste. Use any oil you have on hand, try vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, or canola oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1827IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1827IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.