Description
Greek Couscous Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates Mediterranean flavors. This colorful salad features fluffy pearl couscous, crisp vegetables, and creamy feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or light weeknight dinners, it’s both nutritious and easy to prepare. With its delightful crunch and bright flavors, this salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the couscous in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled couscous to the vegetable mixture along with crumbled feta and chopped olives. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg