Go Back
+ servings
Light Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Delicious Light Mediterranean Couscous Salad for Easy Meal Prep

No ratings yet
Enjoy the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean with this Light Mediterranean Couscous Salad, perfect for easy meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Couscous
  • 1 cup quick-cooking couscous Provides a light and fluffy base
  • 1 cup water For boiling
  • 1 pinch salt For boiling
  • 1 splash olive oil For extra flavor
For the Salad
  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes Diced
  • 1 cucumber Persian or English cucumber Peeled and chopped
  • 1 bell pepper any vibrant variety Diced
  • 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) Rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 medium red onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup olives Pitted, Kalamata or black
  • 1 cup feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1 handful fresh herbs Parsley, mint, basil, or oregano
For the Dressing
  • 1 large lemon Juiced
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil For richness
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil, adding a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of quick-cooking couscous, stirring briefly, then cover and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Use a fork to fluff the couscous and transfer it to a baking sheet to cool completely.
  3. While the couscous cools, wash and dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous with the diced vegetables, olives, feta, and fresh herbs.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Gradually pour in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together.
  7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, keeping the dressing separate for optimal freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!