Soy-Free Israeli Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and utterly satisfying, this Soy-Free Israeli Couscous Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, tangy Kalamata olives, and a touch of fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Fluffy, pearl-like Israeli couscous serves as the hearty base, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together beautifully. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, savory finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, soy-free crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with wholesome goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 English cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Parsley
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt and Israeli couscous. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 2

While the couscous is cooking, dice the English cucumber and red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. If necessary, slice the Kalamata olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled couscous with the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and more salt to taste if desired.

Step 5

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

Step 6

If using, crumble the feta cheese over the top and give the salad another gentle toss.

Step 7

Chill the salad for at least 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1577.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2015.7

Total Fat 115.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 4041.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 944.0mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 1947.7mg	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: 51.0%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 39.5%