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Flavorful Mediterranean Couscous Salad: 15 Easy Minutes


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

You prepare this salad with couscous and vegetables. It uses a lemon dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place couscous in a large bowl.
  2. Pour boiling water over the couscous.
  3. Cover the bowl and wait five minutes.
  4. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
  5. Add the vegetables and cheese.
  6. Mix the oil and lemon juice in a small cup.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad.
  8. Toss the ingredients together.

Notes

  • Serve the salad cold.
  • Add chickpeas for extra protein.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for three days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280

Keywords: Couscous, Mediterranean, Salad, Fresh, Healthy