Gluten-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Gluten-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with tender gluten-free couscous, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Fresh parsley and mint add a fragrant, herby touch, while a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a light lunch, flavorful side, or refreshing addition to any summer gathering. Naturally gluten-free, colorful, and nutrient-packed, this salad is a must-try for health-conscious foodies and Mediterranean cuisine lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Gluten-free couscous
• 1.5 cups Water
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the gluten-free couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender and has absorbed all the water.

Step 2

While the couscous is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, slice the olives, chop the parsley, and mint, and mince the garlic clove.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and mint to the couscous.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Step 8

Garnish with additional fresh herbs or feta cheese if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1241.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1283.8

Total Fat 85.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 3636.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 26.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1095.6mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 32.6%