Vegetarian Mediterranean Couscous Salad Meal Prep
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Vegetarian Mediterranean Couscous Salad Meal Prep, a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for easy lunches or gatherings. This salad combines the hearty texture of Israeli couscous with fresh vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 3/4 cup yellow pepper (diced)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp dill
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Israeli couscous in boiling water for about 10-12 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
- While cooling, dice the cucumber, yellow pepper, and red onion; halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled couscous with chickpeas and all prepared vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg