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couscous salad in serving bowl with spoon

Couscous Salad

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad recipe is filled with pearl couscous, veggies, tangy olives, creamy feta, and plenty of fresh herbs. Dressed with a vibrant vinaigrette, it’s loaded with flavor for a salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or delicious side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups cooked and cooled pearl couscous
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup grilled marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup greek olive medley (green, kalamata, etc.), halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

  1. Make the Salad: Add the cooked couscous, tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, red onion, greek olives, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and feta cheese to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the Dressing: Add the dressing ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor and blend until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and then stir the salad together until everything is well combined.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, garnish with extra fresh herbs, serve and enjoy!