Description
Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with wholesome ingredients. This salad is perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to quick weeknight dinners. Bursting with colorful vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, this couscous salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy it as a light main course or a delicious side dish that will impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups cooked and cooled couscous
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced purple onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- Fresh dill and parsley
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper – a pinch of each
Instructions
- Gather and chop all vegetables: cucumber, cherry tomatoes, purple onion; crumble feta; mince dill; chop parsley.
- Cook couscous according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine couscous with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta, olives, dill, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg