Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a zesty dish filled with colorful veggies and feta cheese, tossed with a light dressing. The result is a crunchy, satisfying salad that's perfect lunch for the summer.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous (uncooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup cucumber cubed
- 1/2 cup olives
- 5 oz feta cheese
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- fresh parsley or cilantro
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pearl couscous according to package instructions (about 8 minutes). Set aside, allow it to cool down.
- Meanwhile chop the veggies and add them to a big bowl.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Once the couscous has cooled down add to the bowl of veggies. Toss in salad dressing and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg