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Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad with Cucumber and Feta

Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad with Cucumber and Feta

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A pearl or Israeli couscous salad with cucumber, tomato, and feta is the perfect spring/summer side! Mediterranean flavor everyone loves; can be made ahead!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup dried pearl or Israeli couscous
  • 1 and 1/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6–8 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers (cut into coins)
  • 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped or torn)
  • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step: To cook the couscous, warm olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and golden brown. Stir in water, then increase heat to high just until it boils, then reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Let cook for 10-12 minutes, just until the couscous is tender and the liquid absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Step: Meanwhile, to make the dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, sea salt, and pepper in a small jar or measuring cup. Shake or whisk vigorously to blend.
  3. Step: To assemble the salad, combine the cooled couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Sprinkle feta, herbs, and pine nuts on top and toss gently once more. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Make Ahead: This salad keeps very well in the fridge, even after adding the dressing. If intentionally making it ahead, you may prefer to combine everything except the dressing, and add that just before serving. Couscous Tip: If using a full 1 and 1/3 cups dried couscous box, add 1 and 3/4 cups water to cook.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 271 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 279 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 6 mg

Keywords: Israeli couscous salad, pearl couscous salad

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