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Fresh & Easy Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Fresh Couscous Veggie Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Couscous Dry, uncooked
  • 15 oz Chickpeas Canned, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper Diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Cook the couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice to create the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.