Mediterranean Couscous Salad
CALORIES PER SERVING
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cooking time: 15 min
- Servings: 4-6
- Notes
- VEGETARIAN
- PESCETARIAN
- VEGAN
- NO ADDED SUGAR
This dish is perfect for the hot summer months. A complete meal packed with color and crunch, this vegetarian dish is sure to please. Serve it alone or as a side at your next BBQ or outdoor dinner party.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups whole wheat pearl couscous, dry
- 1.5 cups garbanzo beans, rinsed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 english cucumber (or 3-4 persian), diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 bunch mint, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (Olivaio)
- Juice from 1-2 lemons
- Salt
Directions
- Cook couscous to al dente according to package directions (toast in oil before adding boiling water); once cooked, remove from heat and let cool
- In a large bowl, gently combine bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and mint; drizzle in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), lemon juice; add chilled couscous and season with salt to taste