Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
80 min.
8
126kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Couscous Salad, a perfect addition to any meal or gathering. This vegetarian dish is not only visually appealing with its colorful array of fresh ingredients, but it also offers a refreshing taste that will transport your taste buds to sun-soaked shores.

Ready in just 80 minutes, this salad serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, picnics, or potlucks. With only 126 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a healthy side dish that is packed with nutrients. The combination of juicy plum tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny kalamata olives creates a delightful medley of textures and flavors, while the addition of fresh dill and zesty lemon juice elevates the dish to new heights.

Whether you’re looking for a light starter, a satisfying snack, or a flavorful antipasti option, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is sure to impress. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Just before serving, a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy finish that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Dive into this deliciously refreshing salad and bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table!

Ingredients

  • cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 0.8 cup couscous uncooked
  • cup plum tomatoes cubed (Roma) (3 medium)
  • cup cucumber cubed unpeeled (1 small)
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted halved
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped ( 4 medium)
  • 0.3 cup optional: dill dried fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. In large bowl, place tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onions and dill weed. Stir in couscous.
  3. In small bowl, beat lemon juice, oil and salt with wire whisk until well blended; pour over vegetable mixture and toss. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
  4. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories126kcal
Protein10.73%
Fat41.46%
Carbs47.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
8.08
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.8978261060041%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.64mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:126.07kcal
6.3%
Fat:5.89g
9.06%
Saturated Fat:1.29g
8.07%
Carbohydrates:15.28g
5.09%
Net Carbohydrates:13.59g
4.94%
Sugar:1.35g
1.5%
Cholesterol:4.37mg
1.46%
Sodium:330.26mg
14.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.43g
6.85%
Vitamin K:16.45µg
15.67%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.56%
Vitamin C:7.87mg
9.54%
Vitamin A:454.74IU
9.09%
Fiber:1.68g
6.74%
Phosphorus:56.42mg
5.64%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.38%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.92%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.59%
Copper:0.09mg
4.53%
Potassium:154.42mg
4.41%
Folate:16.57µg
4.14%
Calcium:41.24mg
4.12%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.03%
Magnesium:16.07mg
4.02%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.85%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.27%
Iron:0.53mg
2.93%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.58%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.29%
Selenium:0.87µg
1.24%