Mediterranean Couscous
Flavorful and easy to make, this Mediterranean couscous salad recipe is great for summer when you want to cook inside less. This easy side dish recipe goes perfectly with backyard grilling or summer picnics.
Servings: 4
Calories: 143kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried couscous
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup diced mixed bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers chopped
- ¼ cup sliced black olives chopped*
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil from the artichokes jar
- bunch of chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add the dried couscous, boiling water, and salt together in a bowl. Quickly stir then add a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and serve.
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Notes
✔ This recipe is vegetarian and vegan.
> Like cheese? Add some crumbled feta cheese on top.
> Want some protein? Add some chickpeas, crispy chickpeas, veggie balls, or sliced grilled chicken breast on top.
> Want even more toppings? Add chopped artichokes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped pepperoncini, or cherry tomatoes.
Storage:
Stores in the fridge in a container with a lid for 3-5 days. Fluff with a fork before serving and add a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice if the couscous seems dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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