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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean couscous salad is perfect for lunches or dinners, with pearl couscous, Persian cucumbers, and sweet tomatoes, all dressed in a tangy and earthy vinaigrette.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 505 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For salad:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 chickpeas 15 ounce can; drained and rinsed
  • 2 cucumber sliced into half-moons, Persian
  • 1 pint cherry tomato halved
For vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
  • 1 garlic grated, clove
  • 1 teaspoon thyme minced, fresh
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

For salad
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  1. Heat a large high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm. You want it just warm, not smoking hot. 
  2. Next, add the couscous and toast it for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  3. Carefully add the water to the couscous and bring it to a boil. Cook for 7 minutes. 
  4. Next, add the chickpeas to the couscous and cook for an additional minute. 
  5. Drain the couscous and chickpeas and run them under cool water until they are no longer steaming. It’s okay if they’re still warm, we just don’t want them super hot. 
  6. Transfer the couscous and chickpeas to the bowl with the vinaigrette.
  7. Add the cucumbers and tomatoes and toss to combine. 
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy. 
  9. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 
For vinaigrette 
  1. Add the white wine vinegar, dijon, parsley, garlic, and thyme to a large bowl and whisk to combine. 
  2. Next drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly. Whisk until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified. 
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until ready to use. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 505kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 30g (176%) Sodium 518mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 505

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 505kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30g 176%
Sodium 518mg 22%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%

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