Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs and tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. This healthy salad is easy to make and works great for meal prepping!
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (or diced tomatoes)
- 1 cup cucumbers diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring water, olive oil and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the couscous and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool completely.
- Place the cooled couscous in a bowl with the tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, feta, parsley and mint.
- Place all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a jar with a secure lid and shake until emulsified. Alternatively, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is combined.
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Nutrition
Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1126IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
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