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Couscous Salad Recipe

Couscous salad is healthy, quick and easy to make. This gorgeous dish features fresh, seasonal ingredients like cucumber, red onion, herbs and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle everything in a simple and bright lemon juice dressing!
Course Salad
Cuisine Moroccan
Keyword couscous salad, Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 288kcal
Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

For the Couscous

  • 1 cup dry Moroccan couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • 1/4 cup red onions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 3 tbsp feta cheese

For the Dressing

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn off the stove and add couscous. Clover the saucepan with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside to let cool for 5 minutes more.
  • In a mason jar or small bowl, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Add garlic, salt and pepper and whisk everything.
  • In large bowl, add couscous, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley, mint and feta cheese. Stir really well. Pour the dressing on top and mix everything again.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I like using whole wheat couscous to make the salad healthier but you can use regular couscous if you prefer.
  • You can also use pearl couscous if desired, but check the packaging and adjust cook time as necessary.
  • I also prefer to use fresh herbs, but you can swap them for dried herbs too. 
  • If you do not have feta cheese, you can use cotija cheese, goat cheese, or any other crumbly cheese.
  • To store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate 2-3 days. Salad will last longer (3-4 days) if you store dressing separately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g