Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is the ultimate quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous combined with crisp red bell peppers, cool cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with creamy feta cheese, briny kalamata olives, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, it’s a perfect balance of textures and bold Mediterranean flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or light lunches, this make-ahead salad is delicious served chilled or at room temperature. Try this vibrant and easy recipe to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 1 medium lemon
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Stir in 1 cup of couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Meanwhile, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small cubes.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 6

Dice the feta cheese and slice the kalamata olives in half.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely.

Step 8

Juice the lemon into a small bowl and whisk in 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to make a vinaigrette.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 11

Add the chopped parsley and mint and toss again.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 13

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 14

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1219 grams (1219.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1166

Total Fat 89.00g	114%
Saturated Fat 20.40g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3088mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 78.80g	29%
Dietary Fiber 16.50g	59%
Total Sugars 16.00g
Protein 23.50g	47%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 656mg	50%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1517mg	32%

*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: 66.2%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 26.0%