Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean salad featuring fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta, perfect for quick meals or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the couscous and boiling water in a bowl. Cover for about 5 minutes to allow the liquid to absorb.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork to achieve a light texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
- Gently add the fluffed couscous to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve immediately or chill for better flavor.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For gluten-free, substitute couscous with quinoa or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: couscous, salad, Mediterranean, healthy, quick dinner, meal prep, vegetarian