Vegan Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Mediterranean Couscous Salad is the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. Made with fluffy whole wheat couscous and loaded with vibrant ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and briny Kalamata olives, it’s a celebration of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. A zesty lemon-garlic dressing ties everything together, while fresh parsley and mint add an irresistible herby touch. Ready in just 20 minutes and with no cooking required beyond boiling water, this easy couscous salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, plant-based dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

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 Boiling water
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the whole wheat couscous in a large heatproof bowl.

Step 2

Pour 1.25 cups of boiling water over the couscous, cover with a lid or plate, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

Fluff the couscous with a fork after it has absorbed the water, then let it cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, dice the red bell pepper, slice the kalamata olives, and finely dice the red onion.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and mint roughly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice.

Step 10

Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1159.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1156.1

Total Fat 87.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2652.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 12.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1274.3mg	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: 67.6%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 28.0%