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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean Couscous Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fun!

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad combines chewy pearl couscous with crunchy vegetables and tangy feta for a vibrant and healthy dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Couscous
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous chewy base of the salad
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium English Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced
For the Cheese and Herbs
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Baking Sheet
  • small bowl
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pearl couscous and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool.
  2. Dice the English cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Fold in feta, parsley, and mint.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently until well coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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