Dairy-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Dairy-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a wholesome, plant-based twist on a classic dish. Featuring tender, fluffy couscous as the base, this vibrant salad is elevated with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. A zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice ties everything together, while toasted pine nuts add a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch, meal prep, or as a show-stopping side dish for your next Mediterranean-inspired feast. With its dairy-free and nutrient-packed ingredients, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.5 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Boil 1.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 2

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

Step 3

While the couscous cools, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and chop the parsley and mint.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, mint, and toasted pine nuts to the couscous.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1282.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1145.6

Total Fat 87.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4617.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 20.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 510.6mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 2069.6mg	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: 64.9%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 28.3%