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Greek Couscous Salad

Greek Couscous Salad

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Greek Couscous Salad is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired dish packed with fluffy couscous, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. It’s fresh, colorful, and incredibly versatile—perfect as a light lunch, healthy side dish, or easy meal prep recipe for busy weeks. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and herbs creates a refreshing salad that tastes even better after the flavors have time to mingle.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 cup couscous

1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cucumber, diced

1/3 cup red onion, finely diced

1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the couscous
Place couscous in a medium bowl. Pour boiling water or broth over it, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
Prepare the vegetables
While the couscous cools, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and dill.
Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine the salad
In a large bowl, mix the couscous with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and herbs.
Dress the salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Serve or chill
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Notes

Cooking Tips

Let the couscous cool slightly
Adding vegetables to hot couscous can make them wilt and lose their crisp texture.

Use broth instead of water
Cooking couscous in vegetable or chicken broth adds extra flavor.

Balance the acidity
If the dressing tastes too tart, add a small drizzle of honey to balance the flavors.

Make ahead friendly
This salad tastes even better after chilling for an hour, making it ideal for meal prep or gatherings.

Variations

Greek Chicken Couscous Salad
Add grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for a heartier meal.

Mediterranean Chickpea Version
Mix in 1 cup canned chickpeas for extra protein and fiber.

Orzo Instead of Couscous
Swap couscous for cooked orzo pasta for a slightly different texture.

Vegan Greek Couscous Salad
Simply omit the feta or replace it with vegan feta.

Roasted Vegetable Version
Add roasted zucchini, bell peppers, or eggplant for deeper flavor.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g

Find it online: https://greatfoodrecipe.com/greek-couscous-salad/

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