Description
Create a refreshing and vibrant Easy Mediterranean Couscous Salad Bursting with Fresh Flavors! This delightful dish combines fluffy couscous with an array of colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve it as a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a potluck favorite, this salad is sure to impress. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, you’ll love how easy it is to whip up this crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese, sliced Kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add the couscous. Stir briefly, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- While the couscous rests, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous with chopped veggies and pour in the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Top with optional feta cheese, olives, and pine nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg