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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This vibrant Mediterranean couscous salad uses the quick steam method to have fluffy couscous ready in just 5 minutes and the whole dish on the table in 15. Loaded with cucumber, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta, it is a bright and satisfying meal that tastes like summer.

4.5
15 min
🍴4 servings
🔥340 cal
🔖Easy
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A fluffy and fresh Mediterranean couscous salad packed with vegetables and feta cheese in just 15 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

340Calories
11gProtein
48gCarbs
12gFat
5gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

base

produce

protein

dressing

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Instructions

1

Steam the Couscous

Pour 1.5 cups of boiling water or hot vegetable broth over couscous in a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a plate and let steam for exactly 5 minutes.

2

Fluff and Cool

Uncover couscous and fluff thoroughly with a fork breaking up any clumps. Spread slightly and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before adding fresh ingredients.

3

Prep Vegetables

Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber into small cubes, and halve kalamata olives while the couscous cools. Combine in a bowl.

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4

Toss and Serve

Add all vegetables and feta cheese to the cooled couscous. Drizzle with lemon herb vinaigrette and toss gently to combine without breaking up the feta too much.

Substitutions

kalamata olivesgreen castelvetrano olives for a milder buttery flavor
feta cheesevegan feta or omit entirely for a dairy-free version

Common mistakes

Adding vegetables to hot couscous immediately which causes them to wilt and lose their crunch
Not fully covering the couscous while steaming which results in uneven dry clumps
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