Low Fat Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat Mediterranean Couscous Salad is the perfect light and healthy dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Featuring tender whole wheat couscous as its base, this vibrant salad is bursting with crisp cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy kalamata olives. A zesty lemon dressing infused with fresh parsley and mint adds an herby, citrusy kick, while a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese provides just the right touch of creaminess. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-rich, low-fat recipe is ideal for weekday lunches, picnics, or as a side dish for your favorite Mediterranean-inspired meals. Packed with fiber, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors, this salad is a must-try for health-conscious foodies!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous
• 1.25 cups Water
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 0.5 small Red Onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
• 1 large Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta Cheese

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the couscous: Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the whole wheat couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.

Step 3

While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and red bell pepper into small pieces.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion, kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.

Step 6

For the dressing, zest the lemon and then juice it into a small bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and whisk everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and gently fold it in.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1331.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1107.7

Total Fat 75.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3508.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 24.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 639.2mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1390.9mg	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: 59.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 31.8%