Description
This refreshing Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad is a delightful blend of pearl couscous, fresh cherry tomatoes, herbs, and a tangy dressing, topped with optional feta cheese. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion, bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Pearl Couscous:
1 cup
Water or Vegetable Broth:
1 1/4 cups
Cherry Tomatoes, halved:
1 pint
Fresh Basil, chopped:
1/4 cup
Fresh Parsley, chopped:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Red Wine Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard:
1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced:
1 clove
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Feta Cheese, crumbled (optional):
1/4 cup
Instructions
- Cook Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add couscous, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 8–10 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix couscous, cherry tomatoes, basil, and parsley. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Finish and Serve: Top with feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Customize by adding cucumber, chickpeas, or olives for extra variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
