Description
Mouthwatering Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Perfect for summer potlucks, backyard barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, hearty couscous, and zesty dressing. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful meal packed with flavor and nutrition. With its refreshing taste and versatility, you can customize it with seasonal ingredients or proteins to suit your preferences. Impress your guests or enjoy it as a healthy side dish any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups couscous
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups tomatoes
- 1/3 cup red onions
- 1/2 cucumber
- 15 oz chickpeas
- 14 oz artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup olives
- 20 basil leaves
- 4 oz mozzarella
- 1.5 lemons
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1.5 tsp dill
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Boil water in a pot and add couscous. Stir briefly, cover, and let sit until water is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
- Chop tomatoes, red onions, cucumber; rinse chickpeas and artichokes; slice olives.
- Fluff cooked couscous in a large bowl and mix in all chopped vegetables, chickpeas, artichokes, olives, basil leaves, and mozzarella.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg