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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Couscous Salad combines fluffy couscous with diced fresh tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley, tossed in a tangy dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. The mix offers a refreshing blend of textures and a balance of savory, bright, and slightly sweet flavors, ideal as a side dish or a light meal.
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 tomato diced, fresh
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup flat leaf parsley chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black 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
- To vary the grain, substitute cooked quinoa or rice instead of couscous.
- Include fresh or roasted vegetables such as spinach or kale to add more texture.
- Add lemon zest to the dressing for an additional citrus flavor boost.
- Choose a light-tasting olive oil for the dressing to avoid bitterness; vegetable, grapeseed, or canola oils may be used as alternatives.
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
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1827IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
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.