This dish is extra quick to make and filled with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh crisp cucumber, and crunchy bell peppers. A 2-minute dressing and a sprinkle of herbs and cheese make this easy salad the perfect side or meatless main dish!
Why We Love this Recipe
This dish is easy to prepare, filled with fresh veggies, and topped with a homemade tangy dressing…what’s not to love?! It’s so fast! Couscous takes just about 5 minutes to make! While the couscous cooks and cools, get all of the veggies washed and chopped and the entire dish is ready in about 20 minutes. This pasta salad is also so versatile. You can add chickpeas for a meatless main dish, or toss in some leftover chicken, seafood, or any meat for a hearty entree!
Ingredients & Variations
As a salad, it’s often served with feta cheese, diced cucumber and sometimes with chickpeas. Couscous is a very small, ball-shaped (or rice-shaped) pasta. Also called pearl couscous, it’s a popular staple in many Greek recipes. Substitute couscous for cooked quinoa or rice if you’d prefer. Fresh Vegetables are the star of this recipe! Diced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and bell peppers give this salad the perfect crunch. Add in your favorites while trying to keep a variety of colors and textures. Don’t forget the feta cheese! It’s the perfect addition to this salad with just the right amount of saltiness. For the homemade dressing, combine all ingredients and shake to combine before pouring over the salad. Try adding a little lemon zest for an extra bit of flavor! Ensure you use a light tasting olive oil as some extra virgin olive oils can have a bitter taste. Use any oil you have on hand, try vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, or canola oil.
How To Make Couscous Salad
This easy summer salad is ready in just 3 simple steps!
How Long Does Couscous Salad Last?
Like any pasta salad, couscous salad will last about 5 days in the refrigerator. Refresh the flavors by adding some extra dressing or a dash of salt or pepper. It’s not recommended to freeze couscous because freezing pasta will result in a mushy texture once it is thawed out. But this salad is so easy to make, why not make a fresh batch?
Favorite Pasta Salads
Italian Pasta Salad – go-to potluck dish Caprese Pasta Salad – bright and tangy summer salad Easy Greek Pasta Salad – perfect make-ahead dish! Pesto Pasta Salad – full of flavor Mediterranean Pasta Salad – colorful side salad!
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