Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean couscous salad combining fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and feta cheese for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let it sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the couscous to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing on top. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad can be prepared in advance. Keep the dressing separate until just before serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: couscous, salad, Mediterranean, healthy, vegetarian, quick meal
