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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is easy and healthy and ready in under 30 minutes! A simple salad loaded with lots of fresh veggies and an easy dressing makes this great for a meal on its own or a delicious side dish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 4 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Salad
  • ¾ cup couscous uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 English cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup olives sliced, I recommend Kalamata olives
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • ½ medium red onion chopped
  • ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoon mint fresh, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Follow the packaged instructions to prepare the couscous. Add the butter to the couscous when you're preparing it. Let it cool.
  2. In a small bowl or jar add all the dressing ingredients together and whisk well or if using a jar, close the lid and shake well, until thoroughly combined.
  3. To a large bowl add the prepared couscous and fluff it up with a fork. 
  4. Add the rest of the salad ingredients. Pour the prepared dressing over and toss everything well together.

Notes

  • Leftovers: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 585mg (24%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 480IU (10%) Vitamin C 27.5mg (31%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 585mg 24%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 480IU 10%
Vitamin C 27.5mg 31%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.