Greek Couscous Salad
View the Recipe This Greek Couscous Salad is a fresh, colorful side dish that gets even better after a little time in the refrigerator! Tossed in a simple lemon olive oil dressing, it is bright, flavorful, and easy enough for busy weeknights while still feeling special enough for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings.Why You’ll Love This Greek Couscous Salad This fresh couscous salad is light, satisfying, and full of classic Greek-inspired flavors.It comes together quickly with simple ingredients and is easy to customize based on what you have in the fridge.
You’ll love this recipe because it is: Ready in about 20 minutes Fresh, colorful, and flavorful Great for meal prep Perfect for picnics and potlucks Easy to serve as a side dish or light lunch Vegetarian and easy to customize Tips for the Best Greek Couscous Salad Let the Couscous Cool Slightly Warm couscous can make the vegetables soften too quickly.Let it cool for a few minutes before tossing in the fresh ingredients.Use Fresh Herbs Fresh parsley, dill, and mint give this salad its bright, fresh flavor.
Dried herbs can work in a pinch, but fresh herbs make a big difference.Seed the Cucumber if Needed If your cucumber has lots of large seeds or feels especially watery, scoop out the center before dicing.This helps keep the salad from becoming watery.
Add Feta Last Gently fold in the feta near the end so it stays in soft little crumbles
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Publisher: Super Healthy Kids