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    Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

    Published: Apr 29, 2019 · Modified: Apr 25, 2021 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a healthy and light option for lunch or dinner. Fluffy couscous is tossed with fresh vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives and chickpeas and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

    Overhead shot of Mediterranean Couscous Salad in white bowl.

    Bright and colorful salad is my go-to lunch during Spring and summer. This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is packed with fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables, like cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, onion, olives and even chickpeas for added protein. This salad is perfect for meal prep, as you can divide it into containers and enjoy for lunch through the week. We also love it as a side dish to grilled chicken and seafood. It's delicious served with my easy Falafel and tahini sauce.

    Ingredients:

    • couscous
    • cucumber
    • tomatoes (Roma or cherry)
    • bell pepper (red or green)
    • red onion
    • olives
    • chickpeas
    • feta cheese
    • lemon juice
    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    Overhead shot of ingredients for couscous salad, arranges in white bowl.

    How to make a Couscous Salad?

    This couscous salad is made with fresh vegetables and fluffy couscous that cooks in just 10 minutes. For true Mediterranean flavors, I used cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, feta cheese and added chickpeas.

    Chop vegetables: cucumber, olives, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Drain and rinse chickpeas.

    Cook couscous according to my easy recipe: How to cook couscous on stovetop or in the microwave.

    Toss all ingredients gently together. Drizzle fresh lemon juice and olive oil, add cheese, season with salt and pepper.

    Close up shot of couscous salad with cucumber, tomatoes, olives and chickpeas.

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    Close up shot of couscous salad in white bowl.

    Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

    Author: Anna
    This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a healthy and light option for lunch or dinner. Fluffy couscous is tossed with fresh vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives and chickpeas and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 336 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup couscous uncooked; or 3 cups cooked
    • 1 English cucumber chopped
    • 10 oz cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
    • 1 cup olives halved
    • 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 cup feta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare couscous according to package directions or use my How to Cook Couscous recipe.
    • In a large salad bowl, combine chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, chickpeas and cheese. Add couscous and toss together.
    • Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over salad. Toss gently.
    • Season with oregano, salt and pepper.
    • Serve immediately or cover and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 30.5mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    1. Taylor says

      April 30, 2019 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I love everything about this salad! So fresh, flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Tanya Schroeder says

      April 30, 2019 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      I really love the flavors of this salad!

      Reply
    3. Kristyn says

      April 29, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Oh, this looks so good, light, & healthy! What delicious ingredients! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    4. Beth Pierce says

      April 29, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      This looks so light and tasty; what a great salad recipe! I will have to make this for lunch this week!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 29, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Thank you, Beth!

        Reply
    5. suzy says

      April 29, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Love, love, love this salad!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 29, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Thanks, Suzy!

        Reply

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