Couscous Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Bright, refreshing, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this Couscous Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Fluffy couscous is combined with crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, then tossed with fragrant fresh herbs, including parsley and mint, for a vibrant burst of freshness. The creamy Greek yogurt dressing, infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and a hint of cumin, ties everything together with its tangy richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is an ideal choice for a light lunch, picnic side, or colorful dinner accompaniment. Packed with nutrients and drizzled with heart-healthy olive oil, this easy couscous salad recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the couscous and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the liquid.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the chopped vegetables and herbs to the cooled couscous, then gently toss to combine.

Step 7

Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1282.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	830.7

Total Fat 36.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 18.4mg	0%
Sodium 2285.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 35.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414.8mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2235.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 45.0%