This Zesty Mediterranean Couscous Salad is easy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! I love snacking on this throughout the week. It’s also a great dish to serve when entertaining because it can all be prepped ahead of time and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! It serves 6 to 8 people – hope you enjoy!
How To Make My Zesty Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Here’s a video of how I made my Zesty Mediterranean Couscous Salad. For another delicious salad, check out my Little Gem Salad recipe!
Ingredients For The Salad
- 10 ounces couscous (I use Near East that’s done in 5 min!)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth or broth of choice
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered (1 pint)
- ½ cup red onion, diced small
- ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup mini cucumbers, diced small
- 1 cup yellow/orange bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups Fresh Parsley, finely chopped (1 bunch)
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint, finely chopped
- 1-2 cups feta cheese, crumbled for garnish
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Ingredients For The Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 2 large lemons)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Note
In a measuring cup or mason jar, add all the ingredients and stir or shake vigorously until the dressing has slightly thickened. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
Step-By-Step Recipe Method
- In a medium saucepan, add the chicken broth and butter, then bring it to a boil. Add in the couscous, stir, and then it remove from the heat. Cover the saucepan and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes (according to package directions). Uncover the saucepan and fluff the couscous with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell peppers, fresh parsley, fresh mint, and chickpeas.
- Pour the dressing overtop and toss it thoroughly until it’s well combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Serve and top with a generous amount of feta cheese. Enjoy!