Description
A refreshing Mediterranean Couscous Salad with vibrant ingredients and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large lemon, juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 cups Pearl Couscous
- to taste Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onions
- 1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped if needed
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 15–20 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped or torn; more for garnish
- 3 ounces fresh baby mozzarella, or feta cheese, optional
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, extra virgin olive oil, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the couscous. Set a medium-sized pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the couscous and toast, stirring occasionally until it turns golden brown. Add 3 cups of boiling water (or the amount instructed on the package), and cook according to package instructions. Drain in a colander and set aside to cool.
- Make the salad. Into the bowl with the dressing, add the halved grape tomatoes, chopped red onions, chopped cucumber, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and kalamata olives. Stir to combine. Once the couscous is cool add it to the bowl along with the basil and mozzarella. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve. Garnish with more fresh basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to customize your salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg