Rodney Bush
@rodneyhsub
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a side at dinner. Packed with chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, it's a delightful blend of flavors and textures, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:12
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings3
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mediterranean Couscous Salad.
Step 1
Start by pouring water and chicken broth into a saucepan, then add minced garlic and bring the mixture to a lively boil.
Step 2
Once it’s bubbling, stir in the pearl couscous, cover the pan, and take it off the heat.
Step 3
Let it sit for about five minutes, allowing the couscous to soak up all that flavorful liquid.
Step 4
When the time is up, fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to a warm temperature, perfect for mixing with the other ingredients.
Step 5
In a large serving bowl, gently combine the cooled couscous with chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, creating a colorful and inviting dish.
Step 6
For the dressing, whisk together white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper in a small bowl until everything is well blended.
Step 7
Drizzle this zesty dressing over your couscous mixture and toss it all together, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
Step 8
You can serve this delightful dish right away or pop it in the refrigerator to chill for a refreshing twist.
Step 9
Enjoy your delicious creation, perfect for any occasion!.