Vegetarian Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Vegetarian Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a must-try for any healthy meal enthusiast. Featuring tender pearl couscous tossed with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, briny Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this recipe is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. Fresh parsley and mint add a burst of aromatic freshness, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a light main dish, a colorful side for gatherings, or a make-ahead meal prep option. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and irresistible Mediterranean flavors, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pearl couscous
• 1.25 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil.

Step 2

Stir in 1 cup of pearl couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the couscous is al dente and the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Once cooked, fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.

Step 4

While the couscous is cooling, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, slice the olives, and crumble the feta cheese.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and mint.

Step 6

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

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance the flavors. Enjoy your vibrant Vegetarian Mediterranean Couscous Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1342.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1830.9

Total Fat 99.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 5117.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 839.4mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1703.7mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 41.5%