Mediterranean Couscous Salad

With sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs and salty Kalamata olives, this delicious dish is a wonderful alternative to traditional pasta salad.

SERVINGS

8-10

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2
    cups water
  • 2 1/2
    cups Israeli couscous
  • 1/2
    cup olive oil
  • 1/2
    cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4
    teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 8
    ounces fresh spinach, stems removed
  • 1
    cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1
    cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/2
    cup diced red onion
  • 1/4
    cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2
    tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2
    teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8
    ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain any remaining water and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar.

  3. 3

    Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil/lemon juice mixture in a small sauté pan; add garlic and heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add spinach to pan; stir until wilted and fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Combine couscous with garlic mixture and all remaining ingredients, except feta cheese; mix well and chill. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.