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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

summer couscous salad

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad will be your favorite Summer salad. This couscous salad is tangy, crunchy, and so unbelievably refreshing! My husband's exact words that came out of his mouth when he tried this salad for the first time were “This is the best salad I’ve ever had in my life”. I love serving this salad with some rotisserie chicken for a quick & easy meal. Be sure to try my Watermelon Feta Salad as well!

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Ingredients

Couscous:

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 pinch salt

Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. stone ground mustard
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Rest of the Salad:

  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 long English cucumber chopped
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • Handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
summer couscous salad
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How To Make It

  1. Cook Couscous - Combine the couscous, chicken broth, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Run under cold water and set in fridge to cool.
  2. Vinaigrette - Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette & set aside.
  3. Assemble - Toss the cooled couscous with the vinaigrette and remaining remaining salad ingredients. Enjoy!
summer couscous salad

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How To Store Leftovers

You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This salad holds up very well and does not get mushy or anything!

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Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 6
Calories 244
Dietary Vegan, Vegetarian
Description

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad will be your favorite Summer salad. This couscous salad is tangy, crunchy, and so unbelievably refreshing! My husband's exact words that came out of his mouth when he tried this salad for the first time were “This is the best salad I’ve ever had in my life”. I love serving this salad with some rotisserie chicken for a quick & easy meal. Be sure to try my Watermelon Feta Salad as well!

Ingredients
    Couscous
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth (organic, low sodium)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
    • Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, organic)
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey (organic, raw & unfiltered)
  • 1/2 tsp stone ground mustard
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 lemon (zest)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
    • Rest of the Salad
  • 1 bell pepper (color of choice (I did red))
  • 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 1 cucumber (chopped)
  • 1/4 red onioin (medium, diced finely)
  • mint (fresh, to tste)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions

  1. Cook Couscous - Combine the couscous, chicken broth, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Run under cold water and set in fridge to cool.

  2. Vinaigrette - Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette & set aside.

  3. Assemble - Toss the cooled couscous with the vinaigrette and remaining remaining salad ingredients. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 244kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g16%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 11.1mg4%
Sodium 420.7mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 32.5g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 8g
Protein 7.3g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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