Mediterranean Couscous

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Mediterranean Couscous recipe, a perfect harmony of fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Fluffy couscous, cooked in savory vegetable broth, provides the ideal base for a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all complemented by the briny depth of kalamata olives and the freshness of parsley and mint. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this easy-to-make dish is a 20-minute wonder that’s perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a stand-alone vegetarian meal. Whether served fresh or after a quick chill in the fridge, this Mediterranean-inspired delight is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the couscous cools, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and slice the kalamata olives.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, and crumble the feta cheese.

Step 6

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1312.5 grams (1312.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1187

Total Fat 77.70g	100%
Saturated Fat 18.40g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 4632mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 99.70g	36%
Dietary Fiber 21.40g	76%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 28.40g	57%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 659mg	51%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1960mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 32.9%