Couscous with Feta Sun Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean-inspired Couscous with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olives—a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This recipe combines fluffy couscous with tangy crumbled feta, sweetly intense sun-dried tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, creating a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. Fresh parsley and a zesty drizzle of lemon juice elevate the dish, while a splash of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm as a hearty side or chilled as a refreshing salad. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light Mediterranean-inspired meal, it’s a crowd-pleaser that bursts with bold flavors and vibrant colors!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the couscous in a medium-sized heatproof bowl.

Step 2

Add 1.25 cups of boiling water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Cover the bowl tightly with a plate or plastic wrap and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.

Step 4

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 5

Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley to the couscous.

Step 6

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the mixture.

Step 7

Season with 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper and toss everything together gently to combine.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a warm dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to serve as a cold salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(799.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1015.0

Total Fat 71.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4352.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 808.3mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2023.7mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 27.4%