Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is bright, refreshing and absolutely delicious. Fluffy couscous, crisp veggies, buttery chickpeas, fresh herbs, salty feta and a bright dressing all come together perfectly for this incredible salad.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 300kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

1 box Couscous* I use Near East - Roasted Garlic Flavor
15 oz Can of Chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/2 English Cucumber chopped
1 pint Grape Tomatoes halved
1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
6 oz Block of Feta cubed
1/4 cup Fresh Dill chopped
1 Tbls Fresh Mint chopped
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

Dressing

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbls Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbls Lemon Juice
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Lemon Zest
1 clove Garlic minced
1 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

Cook the couscous according to package directions and add to a large bowl
Add in the drained chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, dill, mint, feta, salt and pepper and toss together to combine
Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl or jar and whisk together until combined
Pour over the salad and toss together
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste

Notes

I use the Near East box of couscous, can be found at almost any grocery store by the rice. I like to use the roasted garlic flavor for even more flavor, but you can use plain as well and just season with salt and pepper to taste

You can also use rice, quinoa or orzo as the base of this salad

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