Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Feta
This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is fresh, light, and ready in under 30 minutes. With grilled zucchini, feta, olives, and basil, it’s a colorful dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Equipment
- 2 salad bowls
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup dry couscous (150 g)
- 200 ml hot vegetable stock or water
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2-3 radishes, thinly sliced
- A handful of arugula (rocket)
- 6-8 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled (50 g)
- A few fresh basil leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ small lemon
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add oregano, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Pour over hot vegetable stock or water, cover with a plate, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat a grill pan (or regular skillet) over medium-high heat. Brush zucchini slices lightly with olive oil and grill for 1–2 minutes per side until golden with char marks. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine couscous, grilled zucchini, radishes, arugula, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Finish with crumbled feta and fresh basil leaves on top. Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for extra freshness.
- Serving tip: Pair with warm pita bread or serve as a side to grilled chicken or fish for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Notes
Nutritional values are estimated based on standard ingredient amounts. Values may vary depending on the brand of couscous, feta, and other ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 255gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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