Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 c. whole wheat couscous1/2 c. boiling water1 c. diced plum tomatoes, peeled & seeded1/2 c. diced cucumber, seeded1/4 c. finely chopped red onion1 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped2 tbsp. red wine vinegar4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly gound pepper1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
Combine couscous and water in large mixing bowl and let sit until water is absorbed. Combine vinegar, s&p and oil. When couscous is cool, fluff with a fork and add remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hrs. (It is better fresh though)
Makes 4 side dish servings
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 152.9
  • Total Fat: 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.0 mg
  • Sodium: 244.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g

Member Reviews
  • EVA426
     I usually make tabouli which calls for fresh parsley. I will try this but substitute parsley for the mint and use chopped scallions since I don't usually have red onions on hand. And a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Great summer recipe to use with the fresh garden tomatoes and cucumbers! - 7/26/09
  • JOANIE22
     I knew this would be good just reading the ingredients, it did not disappoint. Very fresh, delicious! - 3/25/08
  • BWITCHED
     Awesome! WOuld totally make this again! Even my husband liked it! Wow! A few olives would also be good in this dish! - 1/7/08
  • REVSOCCER
     Very fresh! A great summer salad and quick to prepare too! - 5/26/07
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
     Vibrant recipe. - 3/8/21
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Nice flavor. added about 1/4 tsp. garlic powder. Really good. - 7/31/18
  • WMARC4
     Really good salad, we ate it on the beach. Refreshing and with great taste. - 5/14/17
  • SMYLEERED
     Great combo. - 1/21/15
  • BROCOLI2014
     This salad was delicious. It was my first time making couscous. Everyone loved it! - 5/8/14
  • ALYSONWYG
     Very good recipe although I substitute vinegar with lemon and olive oil with yogurt. Great on a hot summer day. - 9/2/13
  • MARIEBART
     This was fabulous. I added a little garlic and a few Greek olives. It would be great with zucchini instead of the cucumber too. - 7/29/13
  • CETTINA802
     Really love this. I use it both as side dish for fish and also as salad to take with me to work. I even manage to do it without boiling water...just fresh lemon juice and water and rest of
    ingredients. Other times i replace feta cheese with our own Maltese Goat's Pepper Cheeslets (Gbejniet) - 7/5/12
  • BERRY4
     A few changes for us: added a can of black beans (drained), zucchini chopped (instead of cucumber), red bell pepper & shredded carrot, and cilantro instead of mint & oregano. Any veggies seem to work! Yum! - 8/24/11
  • PEPPERCHILD
     This was fantastic and filling - 8/1/11
  • JAGFANGIRL27
     I altered it a little bit based on what I had in the fridge ... white onion instead of red, green peppers instead of cucumbers ... and it still came out AWESOME. Very good recipe. - 9/3/10
  • SANDYMC5
     I would definately make this again. I used my left over couscous from the night before. I was so excited to try it and I'm glad I did! - 6/16/10
  • LEMONCHANSON
     great with kabobs!! - 6/14/10
  • GRANNYZ50
     Loved this salad....had it with some BBQ Tri-Tip was a great complement. Added just a touch of curry. Will definitely make it again!!! - 4/29/10
  • TWINSMOMMY607
     This was really, really good. I added black olives and two cloves of garlic. The only thing I would do differently is serve it as soon as I put the dressing on. I put the dressing on too early and the couscous was a little dry. My husband had second and third helpings! - 4/29/10
  • LBERNEY
     Very, very good. My husband (who is NOT a healthy eater) even loved it! - 1/30/10
  • LUNAFIREHAWK
     Great - 12/7/09
  • LOVEPAINTING
     This sounds really tasy. I have been looking for a recipe like this that used fresh ingredients. - 10/23/09
  • JOANNAY
     delicious! - 5/3/09
  • 140NFUTURE
     This sounds great! I'll be taking it to a work luncheon this week. I'll rate it afterwards! I'm sure everyone is going to love it. - 1/11/09
  • FLYINGBANANAS
     Delicious! It is very difficult to eat just one serving. I also made it by substituting quinoa for the couscous and left out the mint. It was excellent! - 7/22/08



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