You MUST make this Mediterranean Couscous Salad this Memorial Day weekend! It’s my mom and I’s absolute favorite because it’s super healthy but also really filling (and of course delicious). I grew up eating couscous all the time and pearl couscous gives salads great texture and the perfect amount of nutty flavor! You will love it!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 cups romaine lettuce
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 2 small tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp fresh mint
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Greek Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper
Grilled Greek Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients for the chicken marinade and refrigerate for minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight. Grill at 450/500 degrees for about 3-4 minutes each side, depending on the thickness, until cooked through.
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Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.
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Toss together the couscous, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, tomato, parsley, mint and feta with the Greek dressing. Top with grilled chicken.
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