Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad

from dinneratthezoo.com
30 min
6 servings

This Mediterranean couscous salad is pearl couscous with vegetables and feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade dressing. A quick and easy side dish that's fresh, colorful and always gets rave reviews.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous (Pearl or Moroccan style, uncooked)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives (halved)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the couscous according to package directions, then place in a colander and run cold water over it to cool it down.