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Greek Style Pearl Couscous Salad

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/greek-style-pearl-couscous-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 4 count Lebanese cucumbers, cut into thick half slices
  • ½ count red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

The vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook the pearl couscous in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, mint, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
  3. Add the chilled couscous to the salad bowl.
  4. In a small measuring cup, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well blended.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
26g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
634mg
Cholesterol
16mg

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