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A vibrant bowl of Mediterranean Couscous Salad featuring cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onions, chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese garnished with fresh mint.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean couscous salad is light, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors from herbs, vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy main.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place couscous in a large bowl, add salt and olive oil, then pour boiling water or broth over it.
  2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
  4. Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

This salad is best served slightly chilled and pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or as a standalone vegetarian meal.