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Mediterranean couscous salad in two small white bowls
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean couscous salad takes you on a journey to sun drenched Greek shores with its fresh, bright flavors. This salad features couscous tossed with toasted nuts, juicy cherry tomatoes, salty kalamata olives, refreshing cucumbers, sweet peppers, and feta. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: couscous recipe, Greek, Israeli couscous, Mediterranean, Mediterranean salad, Mediterranean side dish, pearl couscous, recipe using couscous
Servings: 6
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous cooked according to package instructions and drained
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts can substitute toasted pine nuts, if needed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup lemon basil vinaigrette
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Transfer the cooked, drained, and cooled couscous to a large mixing bowl.
    1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
  • Add the remaining ingredients, except the dressing, to the bowl and gently toss together until evenly combined.
    1/4 cup toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup kalamata olives, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup diced sweet bell pepper, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Pour the dressing evenly out over the chicken mixture and gently toss it together until evenly combined.
    1/2 cup lemon basil vinaigrette
  • Season with salt & pepper, to taste, then serve and enjoy!
    salt & pepper

Notes

  • This is best if you let it chill for 60 minutes or more, but you can also enjoy it fresh.
  • Want to fill it out a little? Top this salad with grilled or rotisserie chicken or grilled shrimp or salmon.
  • This salad is very forgiving. You can substitute or skip any of the ingredients that you don't like.
  • For extra goodness, top this with fresh herbs. Chopped flatleaf parsley, fresh oregano, and/or chopped fresh basil would all be delicious and add extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg