Soy-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Soy-Free Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a nutritious and vibrant addition to any meal. Fluffy couscous forms the base of this quick and easy dish, which is loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and tangy kalamata olives. A drizzle of olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice ties all the ingredients together, while crumbled feta, parsley, and mint add layers of freshness and richness. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic staple, this soy-free recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and is a delicious choice for anyone craving a wholesome and satisfying salad that highlights the best of Mediterranean cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1.5 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup of uncooked couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, dice 1 medium cucumber, dice 1 medium red bell pepper, and finely chop 0.5 of a medium red onion.

Step 3

Pit and halve 0.5 cup of kalamata olives. Chop 0.25 cup of fresh parsley and 0.25 cup of fresh mint leaves.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In a smaller bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 6

Add the prepared cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and mint to the couscous in the salad bowl.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss everything together gently until well combined.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1437.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1890.0

Total Fat 100.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 5110.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 47.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 854.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1612.4mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 42.0%