Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
423 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
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An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous See Note #1
- 1 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/2 English cucumber See Note #2
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup artichoke hearts in olive oil cut into smaller pieces
Couscous Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp sumac
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the couscous in a large bowl. Pour boiling water on it and stir using a fork.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it sit for ten minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice kalamata olive in half and set aside.
- Slice tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and cut each half into three pieces lengthwise. Cut the cucumber into 1/3 inch pieces.
- Once ten minutes has passed, fluff the cooked couscous using a fork and make sure the grains are not stuck together.
- Add in the olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, green onion and artichoke hearts. Mix well using two large spoons.
Couscous Salad Dressing
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl using a whisk. (See note #3)
- Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and mix well so all ingredients are incorporated.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- Use fine couscous and not pearl couscous for this recipe.
- You can also use 2 Persian or mini cucumbers.
- You can place all the ingredients for the couscous salad dressing in a jar, secure the lid and shake very well for a minute or two.
- You can make the couscous ahead of time for this salad and simply mix it with chopped vegetables the day you're planning to serve it.
- I like to chop the vegetables quite small so every bite contains almost all the vegetables. However, I only cut the olive in half.
- This couscous Mediterranean salad is perfect for barbecues and potlucks. Make a big batch and take it to the party, everyone loves it.
- If you like spicy couscous salad, add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to the salad dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1311mg
(55%)
Potassium
357mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1687IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1311mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1687IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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