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Greek Couscous Salad

This Greek Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and Mediterranean-inspired dish packed with flavorful ingredients like Israeli couscous, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. It’s a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and hearty flavors, making it an excellent side dish or a light meal. This salad is quick to prepare, full of nutrients and protein, and makes for a great make-ahead dish for meal prep or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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To make this delicious and nutritious salad, you’ll need:

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup chicken broth (for extra flavor)

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

  • ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Cook the Couscous

  1. Pour water and chicken broth into a saucepan.

  2. Stir in garlic and bring to a boil.

  3. Stir in pearl couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat.

  4. Let the couscous stand until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

  5. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool to a warm temperature.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

  1. In a large serving bowl, toss together:

    • Cooked couscous

    • Chickpeas

    • Sun-dried tomatoes

    • Kalamata olives

    • Crumbled feta cheese

Step 3: Make the Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together:

    • White wine vinegar

    • Lemon juice

    • Dried oregano

    • Ground black pepper

  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

  1. Let the salad sit for about 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

  2. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3
  • Calories: 254 per serving