Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with Mediterranean Couscous Delight, a refreshing salad that's easy to prepare and loaded with nutritious ingredients. This delightful dish features fluffy couscous, fresh veggies like cucumbers and tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a side or a light main course, it complements grilled meats or stands alone as a wholesome vegetarian option. Dive into the recipe and bring the taste of the Mediterranean right to your table!

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Ingredients

1 cup couscous

1 ¼ cups boiling vegetable broth

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

½ red onion, finely chopped

½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Prepare the Couscous: In a large bowl, pour the boiling vegetable broth over the couscous. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed the liquid. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

Chop the Vegetables: While the couscous is cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Make sure to keep the pieces bite-sized for easy mixing and eating.

Mix the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled couscous, chopped vegetables, sliced olives, crumbled feta, parsley, and mint.

Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine everything well without breaking the feta.

Serve & Enjoy: You can serve the Mediterranean Couscous Salad immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 4 servings