How do I make a mediterranean couscous salad?

Take a trip to the sunny Mediterranean with our vibrant and refreshing couscous salad recipe. A burst of flavors that will transport you to the beach!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Mediterranean couscous salad. Items include: Couscous Tomatoes Cucumbers Bell peppers Feta cheese Kalamata olives Red onions Extra virgin olive oil Dried oregano Fresh lemon juice

Couscous 1 cup
Tomatoes 2 large
Cucumbers 1 English
Bell peppers 1 red, 1 yellow
Feta cheese 1/2 cup crumbled
Kalamata olives 1/2 cup pitted
Red onions 1/4 cup thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
Fresh lemon juice 1 lemon

Take note
Keep an eye out for rogue olives rolling off the counter!

1

Prepare the couscous

Start by cooking the couscous according to the package instructions. This usually involves heating water or broth until boiling, then pouring it over the couscous and letting it sit for a few minutes. Fluff it up with a fork when done.

2

Chop and mix the vegetables

While the couscous is cooking, chop your vegetables. Use a sharp knife to slice up juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and vibrant bell peppers. Toss them all together in a large bowl.

3

Add the Mediterranean flavors

To really bring out the Mediterranean vibes, add some crumbled feta cheese, pitted Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onions to the bowl. Don't be stingy with those olives!

4

Dress it up

Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the salad and sprinkle in a generous amount of dried oregano. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice for a tangy kick. Give everything a gentle toss to distribute the flavors evenly.

5

Mix in the couscous

Now it's time to bring everything together. Add the cooked and fluffed couscous to the bowl and gently mix it with the rest of the ingredients. Take a moment to admire the beautiful colors!

6

Chill and serve

Cover the salad with cling wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to mingle and develop. When you're ready to serve, give it a final toss and dish it out onto plates. Enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean couscous salad!