Sun Dried Tomato and Salami Couscous Salad Whole Foods

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Sun-Dried Tomato and Salami Couscous Salad inspired by Whole Foods flavors. Packed with tender couscous, zesty sun-dried tomatoes, and savory slices of salami, this Mediterranean-inspired dish boasts layers of bold flavors and hearty textures. Fresh cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and a medley of parsley and basil add refreshing and herbaceous notes, while a tangy lemon and garlic dressing ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a quick 20-minute meal or an impressive picnic side dish, this wholesome salad is versatile, easy to prepare, and can be served warm or chilled. Don't forget the optional addition of Kalamata olives for an extra briny kick!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
• 0.5 cup salami (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives (sliced, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, drain the sun-dried tomatoes and chop them into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

Thinly slice the salami and dice the cucumber. Crumble the feta cheese and chop parsley and basil leaves. Prepare all other ingredients.

Step 4

Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool for a few minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 6

Once the couscous has cooled slightly, add the sun-dried tomatoes, salami, cucumber, feta cheese, parsley, basil, and olives (if using).

Step 7

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

Step 8

Taste and add additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving for a colder salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(777.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1030.3

Total Fat 80.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3331.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 27.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 814.3mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 817.5mg	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: 69.3%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 20.4%