Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad
A good lunch option that you can feel good about, this Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad has all your favorite flavors without the guilt. It's easy to make and takes less than 40 minutes!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pearl couscous uncooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ½ English cucumber
- ½ cup feta crumbled
- ¼ cup kalamata olive
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- ⅓ cup fresh basil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring a large amount of water to a boil. Then add 2 cups of couscous and simmer for 20- 25 minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.Allow this mixture to cool before adding the ingredients
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and chop the cucumber in small cubes.
- Finely chop the kalamata olives.
- Crumble the feta with your hand or chop it in small cubes with a knife.
- Add all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine everything.
- Serve cold
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Notes
- The salad can be kept for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg