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Easy Greek Couscous Salad

Easy Greek Couscous Salad for a Refreshing Summer Feast

This Easy Greek Couscous Salad is a vibrant and quick Mediterranean dish perfect for summer feasts and potlucks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup couscous opt for Moroccan or Israeli couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth preferably low-sodium
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ pepper roasted red pepper sliced
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ unit lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried or fresh
  • to taste unit salt for seasoning
  • to taste unit black pepper for seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for the dressing
For Texture and Garnish
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • handful unit fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste unit pepperoncini optional
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of couscous and toast it for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Pour in 1 ¼ cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, the juice of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons of olive oil until emulsified.
  5. Toast ¼ cup of pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then let cool.
  6. Chop 1 cucumber, halve 1 cup of grape tomatoes, slice ½ a roasted red pepper, dice ¼ of a red onion, and chop fresh parsley.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chopped vegetables, half of the crumbled feta, half of the toasted pine nuts, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  9. Top with remaining feta and pine nuts. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning just before serving.

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