Kittencal's Greek Couscous

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly Mediterranean, Kittencal’s Greek Couscous is a vibrant side dish or light meal that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy couscous cooked in savory vegetable broth with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy crumbled feta, and briny kalamata olives, all tossed in a refreshing lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Accented with aromatic parsley and a hint of garlic, this dish is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for make-ahead meal prep. Serve it chilled for a brilliantly fresh salad or at room temperature as the ultimate party side. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or craving a quick Mediterranean-inspired dish, this Greek couscous is a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid.

Step 3

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

Step 4

While the couscous cools, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 5

Dice the red onion and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and set them aside.

Step 6

Add the red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced kalamata olives, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the couscous.

Step 7

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 9

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(948.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1167.8

Total Fat 82.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4324.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 724.4mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1317.3mg	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: 62.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 27.0%