Zesty Greek Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Zesty Greek Couscous Salad is the perfect light yet satisfying dish for any occasion. Fluffy couscous serves as the base, soaking up a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and crumbly feta cheese create a vibrant medley of textures and flavors, while fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal twist. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it as a stand-alone lunch, a healthy side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next party spread. Healthy, vegetarian, and packed with zest, it’s Greek-inspired goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

While the couscous cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Step 4

Dice the cucumber into small cubes, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley and mint.

Step 5

Add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the cooled couscous.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1227.3 grams (1227.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1156

Total Fat 83.80g	107%
Saturated Fat 23.40g	117%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 4229mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 78.40g	29%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 13.40g
Protein 28.00g	56%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 892mg	69%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1444mg	31%

*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: 63.9%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 26.6%