Description
Discover the delightful flavors of this Mediterranean Couscous Salad, a vibrant dish that combines fresh vegetables, wholesome grains, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad can be served as a refreshing side at barbecues or enjoyed as a light main course for lunch. The mix of textures from the crunchy veggies and creamy feta creates an irresistible dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup instant couscous
- ½ cup diced roma tomato
- ½ cup diced english cucumber
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup canned garbanzo beans (rinsed)
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped mint
- 1 teaspoon chopped basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt, and olive oil to a boil over high heat. Add the couscous and stir quickly. Turn off the heat and cover. Let it stand until tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork once cooked through, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous with diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garbanzo beans, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, mint, basil, and oregano. Mix gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until you achieve a thickened dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently stir everything together until well combined. If desired, garnish with additional cheese and herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 7mg