Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Magical Med Couscous

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h 20m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

120
Calories
5g
Fat
16g
Carbohydrate
3g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
250mg
Sodium
Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Recipe Description

And with this Mediterranean Couscous Salad you will officially know how to make the best couscous of all time! I mean everybody loves couscous, what is there not to love?

Filled with Roma tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, kalamata olives, green onions and dill, well coated in olive oil and lemon juice and topped with a handful of feta cheese sprinkled over.

To make Mediterranean Couscous Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil broth

    10 min
    Step 1 - Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    In 2-quart saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook couscous

    5 min
    Step 2 - Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    Add the couscous and stir before removing from the heat. Cover and let stand to cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare couscous salad

    5 min
    Step 3 - Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, green onions, dill weed and couscous, to mix.

  4. 4

    Add dressing

    3 min
    Step 4 - Mediterranean Couscous SaladStep 4 - Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil and salt together until well blended. Pour over couscous mixture.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate

    1h
    Step 5 - Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate the flavors.

  6. 6

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    Sprinkle with feta cheese for garnishing, just before serving.

Get grooving with this Mediterranean Couscous Salad with all its colorful tastes and flavors of sweet, salty and tangy! A salad for the whole family to enjoy! Try it on your own and tag #cookmerecipes in your own online accounts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Olivia Smith
January 31, 2025
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Superb and easy!

Sophie
August 6, 2024
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Delicious! I made this Mediterranean Couscous Salad for our anniversary dinner. It was so easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Everyone loved it! The freshness of the tomatoes and cucumbers were perfect. I even used my grandma's old bowl to serve it, which made it even more special.

Beatrice
May 19, 2024
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This salad rocks! So simple and delish. Made it for a family BBQ, and everyone asked for the recipe! Can't wait to make it again!

Rico
December 14, 2023
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¡Increíble! Hice esta ensalada para una reunión y todos la amaron. La frescura de los ingredientes me hizo sentir como si estuviera en el Mediterráneo.

Zoe
November 29, 2023
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Delicious! Made this salad for a picnic and everyone loved it. Fresh ingredients and so easy to whip up, I'll be making this a regular in our meals!

UniqueMom
September 3, 2023
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So fresh, wow!

Diego
March 3, 2023
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Hice esta ensalada de cuscús y fue un éxito en la fiesta. Recuerdo que estaba nervioso, pero todos pidieron más. Simple, deliciosa, ¡espero hacerla para el verano en mi jardín con amigos!

Quinn
October 7, 2021
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Legendary!

Yasmin Smith
March 22, 2021
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OMG, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is like, SO good! I made it for a picnic date and it was a hit, even my picky friend went for seconds. Pure yum!

Henry Smith
August 15, 2020
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Amazing! I made this salad for my wife’s birthday party, and it was a huge hit! The fresh ingredients blend perfectly, and the feta adds a special touch. Everyone went back for seconds. Such a quick and easy recipe that looks great on the table!

Quinn Porter
January 20, 2020
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Fantastic! My kids loved helping me add the toppings, making it a fun family dinner.

Wendy
November 22, 2019
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OMG, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad turned out amazing! Super easy to whip up and tastes delicious! I made it for a picnic, and my friends kept asking for the recipe. The feta and olives totally take it to another level. Thanks for sharing this gem! Will def make again!

Rachel
August 16, 2019
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So easy, love!

Athina
August 12, 2019
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I love couscous!

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