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    10 Minute Greek Couscous Salad

    Updated: Sep 16th 2019 โ€ข Published: Apr 2nd 2017 โ€ข 16 Comments

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    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! Plus it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavors of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!!

    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! And it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavours of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!!

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    • What to serve with Greek Couscous Salad?
    • How to flavor couscous?
    • Why is my couscous clumpy? Why is my couscous gluggy? Why is my couscous sticky?
    • Ways to use up leftover Greek Couscous Salad.
    • 10 Minute Greek Inspired Couscous Salad

    What to serve with Greek Couscous Salad?

    The wonderful thing about couscous is it goes with so many different dishes.

    Serve this couscous salad with:

    • Seared Steak
    • Greek Chicken with Lemon and Dill
    • Greek Salmon
    • Roasted veg
    • A sprinkling of roasted chickpeas

    I made a batch of this greek couscous up to serve with my One Pan Greek Chicken!!! It was a Greek kind of week ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Did you see my Greek chicken, it is a post from a couple of years ago, but I added a cool cooking video to it.  Check it out here.

    The flavours work so well together!!! Plenty of oregano, olive oil and the salty hit of feta and olives!!! YUM!!!!!

    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! And it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavours of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!!

    How to flavor couscous?

    The trick to flavourful couscous is to use stock when you cook it. Vegetable or chicken stock are best, but for a hearty side try beef stock and roasted vegetables.

    I make my greek couscous with vegetable stock to ensure it has plenty of flavor, as let's face it, couscous is pretty bland on it's own!!!! I also add some dried herbs, seasoning and lemon zest to the couscous so that whilst it is sitting in the hot stock it is also absorbing all the wonderful greek flavours. Don't skip that step it really does make all the difference.

    Once you have finished making your the couscous salad, give it a final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs. This turns your couscous into something special. If you can find fresh oregano then it is wonderful here, but fresh mint is delicious too. Or a mixture!!!!!

    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! And it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavours of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!!

    Why is my couscous clumpy? Why is my couscous gluggy? Why is my couscous sticky?

    These are questions I get asked a lot! And my answer is always the same. It comes down to the ratio of couscous to liquid.
    If you look at the photo above you will see the couscous is fluffy rather than stuck together.
    For 1 ยฝ cups of couscous I use 1 ยพ cups of stock.
    And once the couscous has soaked. I use a fork to fluff the grains and make everything soft and separated.

    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! And it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavours of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!!

    Ways to use up leftover Greek Couscous Salad.

    Leftover couscous salad is great taken for lunch. Add some slices of chicken or strips of steak and you have a healthy and delicious lunch.

    Once cooked, you can keep it cover in the fridge for 3-4 day.

    Or mix it together with an egg and make some couscous fritters.

    Enjoy x


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    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! And it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavours of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!!
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    10 Minute Greek Inspired Couscous Salad

    This Greek couscous salad is ready in 10 minutes!!!! And it looks and tastes amazing. Packed with the flavours of a traditional greek salad, this greek couscous could be a side dish or served on it's own for lunch. Better yet make it for dinner and pack up the leftovers in a lunchbox!!!! #SundaySupper #quickandeasy
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Greek
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 253kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 ยฝ cup couscous
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • 1 lemon
    • 1 ยพ cups hot vegetable stock
    • 1 ยฝ cup cherry tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoon chopped red onion
    • ยฝ cucumber
    • handful kalamata olives
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ยพ cup feta cheese
    • Fresh oregano/fresh mint to serve

    Instructions

    • Tip the couscous into a large bow/, add the dried oregano, dried parsley, black pepper, salt and the zest of the lemon. Mix gently to combine Then pour over the hot stock.
    • Cover the bowl and leave it for 5 minutes until all the stock has been absorbed.
    • Fluff the couscous with a fork.
    • Chop the cherry tomatoes in half (or quarters) and add them to the couscous along with the finely chopped onion.
    • Cut the cucumber in half and remove the seeds then chop into small dice. Add to the couscous.
    • Cut the loves into wedges and add to the couscous with the EVOO.
    • Stir everything together and serve with the crumbled feta cheese and some fresh herbs.
      (You can add some wedges of the tested lemon too)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 19.1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Close up of the tomatoes and cucumber in this greek couscous salad.

    10 Minute Greek Couscous Salad Anecdote
    (aka my recipe ramble for those who love the waffle)

    I have been making this greek couscous since before Mr 11 was born!!!!!!!!!! It was a staple lunchbox meal for me back when I was working. I could make a big batch up on a Sunday and then have it for at least 3 lunches! Like I mentioned above, sliced chicken, sliced beef (shrimp if I was feeling flush) are all super yum with this dish.

    I also make this as a big bowl to take to pot lucks or bring a dish parties. It is always a hit as it goes with so many different things ๐Ÿ˜€

    I actually charred up the lemon (I used for the zest) and served that with the leftover greek couscous for lunch today, but I thought perhaps I had given you charred lemon overload recently ๐Ÿ˜‰ (Do you remember the charred lemon addiction???)

    However you decide to make this, be it a side or a lunch item, do give it a go. The flavours are beautiful and it is ready so very quickly!!!!


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    Comments

    1. Jessica says

      July 14, 2021 at 10:34 am

      Is the total calorie amount per 6 servings or is it the total amount of the whole recipe :)? I want to make this for my lunch so it would be 253 calories ?

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 02, 2021 at 8:55 am

        Hi Jessica,
        The calories are per serving.
        Hope that helps
        Cx

        Reply
    2. Heather says

      October 23, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome, I am currently following the low fat less calorie diet and a this couscous salad is just perfect for my mid meal cravings.. Thanks for sharing !!!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        October 26, 2018 at 4:13 am

        Oh I am so glad that this greek couscous fits into your diet ๐Ÿ˜€
        Isn't it just packed with flavour ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

      April 18, 2017 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing. So colorful and full of nutrition! Yum!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 03, 2018 at 10:04 am

        Thank you Kristina.
        It is always a hit in our house ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    4. Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says

      April 06, 2017 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      How great would this be on a Summer picnic!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 03, 2018 at 10:04 am

        It is the best for a picnic as it travels really well!

        Reply
    5. Cindy's says

      April 04, 2017 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Couscous is a great choice for this salad it soaks up flavor!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 05, 2017 at 9:26 pm

        I love couscous for that exact reason!!! ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    6. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      April 04, 2017 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      Such a pretty dish! And I love anything that takes 10 minutes!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 05, 2017 at 9:27 pm

        Some nights you just need something quick and tasty don't you!

        Reply
    7. The Ninja Baker says

      April 03, 2017 at 3:59 am

      Pinned! What a fabulously beautiful way to feed the family. Love Greek salad and equally love how quickly your Greek Couscous is made =)

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 05, 2017 at 9:29 pm

        Thank you ๐Ÿ˜€
        10 minute dinners are a must some nights!!!

        Reply
    8. Liz says

      April 03, 2017 at 2:41 am

      Yes, this would be perfect with Greek chicken and so many entrees! What an easy, yummy salad!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 05, 2017 at 9:31 pm

        I love how easy this is. Some nights a bowl of this and a glass of wine are all I can manage! ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply

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