Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Couscous Salad brings tender pearl couscous together with briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta, and sweet-tangy sun-dried tomatoes for a bright, lemony bite. Chickpeas add hearty texture while oregano and garlic round out classic Greek flavors. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for picnics, light lunches, or a refreshing side at summer dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Couscous Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water and chicken broth into a saucepan, stir in the garlic, and bring to a boil. Stir in pearl couscous, cover the pan, and take it off the heat. Let the couscous sit until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Let the couscous cool to a warm temperature.
- 2
Gently toss the couscous, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese in a large serving bowl.
- 3
For the dressing, mix white wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss again to serve.
- Calories 285.96 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.87 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 43.18 g 16%
- Total Fat 9.18 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 527.25 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 9.61 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 2.81 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 79.57 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 472.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 25.2 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 285.96 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Couscous Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean Couscous Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Couscous Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Couscous Salad healthy?
- Mediterranean Couscous Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 285.96 calories and 9.87 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 527.25 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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