Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a flavorful side dish that you are going to want to enjoy all summer long. This make-ahead salad is perfect for summertime gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 boxes Near East Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 large cucumber, chopped You may remove seed if you wish.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 sweet yellow pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata Greek olives, drained
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- 8 ounces Greek salad dressing Oil-based Greek salad dressing, not creamy dressing
Instructions
- Prepare couscous according to package, using olive oil and water.
- Transfer couscous to a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Let the couscous cool completely.
- While couscous is cooling, wash and chop the cucumber, yellow pepper, and half the tomatoes. Drain the olives.
- In a large serving bowl, toss cooled couscous with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pepper, Kalamata olives, feta, and dressing.
Notes
This salad can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If it becomes dry, you may add a little Greek dressing to it before enjoying the leftovers.
Tips
- Fluff the couscous with a fork to prevent it from lumping together.
- Be sure to allow the couscous to cool before adding ingredients.