Mediterranean Olive Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Olive Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Water; 1/2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt; 1 cup Couscous; 1-1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1-1/2 cup Assorted Pitted Olives (Kalamata, Green, Black, Etc); 1/4 cups Red Onion, Diced; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley, Plus Extra For Garnish

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Water
1/2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
1 cup Couscous
1-1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1-1/2 cup Assorted Pitted Olives (Kalamata, Green, Black, Etc)
1/4 cups Red Onion, Diced
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley, Plus Extra For Garnish

1
In a small saucepan, bring the water and sea salt to a rolling boil. When it comes to a boil whisk in the couscous and remove pan from heat. Cover the pan and let it sit for 4-5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the couscous up with a fork. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate if serving it cold. If serving it warm, simply set it aside.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, a dash of salt and black pepper. Add the olives, red onion and parsley to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
3
Next, add the couscous to the bowl with the dressing. Toss again to combine. Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Water, 1/2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt, 1 cup Couscous, 1-1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Olive Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Olive Couscous Salad

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