Mediterranean Couscous Salad Vegetables (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant blend of couscous and fresh vegetables tossed with a zesty lemon-herb dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup couscous
02 - 1 cup boiling water
03 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Herbs

10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
13 - Juice of 1 lemon
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine couscous and salt in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over the couscous, stir briefly, cover tightly, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool completely.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and fresh mint to the cooled couscous. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and toss lightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero actual cooking
  • The flavors get even better after a day in the fridge, making it perfect meal prep territory
02 -
  • Hot couscous will make your fresh herbs wilt and turn sad, so let it cool completely before mixing
  • The dressing might seem like a lot, but couscous drinks it up as it sits
03 -
  • Toast the couscous in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water for a deeper, nutty flavor
  • Add the fresh herbs right before serving so they stay bright and perky

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