Vegetarian Mediterranean Couscous Salad
A colorful Mediterranean-inspired couscous salad filled with fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.
This vibrant vegetarian Mediterranean couscous salad combines fluffy couscous with fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Tossed with a lemon and olive oil dressing, it's a refreshing and flavorful dish ideal as a side or a light main meal.
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Ingredientes
- Cucumber - 1 pc
- Olives - 50 g
- Garlic - 1 clove
- Lemon Juice - 1 pc
- Couscous - 200 g
- Cherries - 150 g
- Parsley - 10 g
- Feta Cheese - 100 g
- Onion - 1 pc
- Salt - 0.5 tsp
- Pepper - 0.25 tsp
- Olive Oil - 30 ml
Direcciones
Paso 1
Prepare 200 g couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Paso 2
In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous, 1 diced cucumber, 150 g cherry tomatoes halved, 1 small red onion diced, 50 g sliced olives, and 100 g crumbled feta cheese.
Paso 3
In a small bowl, whisk together 30 ml olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Paso 4
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
Paso 5
Garnish with 10 g fresh parsley and serve immediately or chilled.
Notas del cocinero
For added protein, mix in chickpeas or lentils.