Greek Couscous Salad

Greek Couscous Salad is perfectly cooked whole wheat couscous, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, & herbs mixed with a light vinaigrette.  Weight Watchers friendly recipe- 5 SmartPoints!

 

Whole wheat couscous mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, light dressing, and topped with feta cheese.

 

I’m always trying to create easy make ahead salads and side dishes that require little to no cooking.   We all have busy weeks, so if I can cut down on the time in the kitchen, it’s a real big deal!  My Greek Couscous Salad is a delicious blend of fresh ingredients perfect for a side dish or lunch.  Perfectly cooked whole wheat couscous, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs mixed with a light vinaigrette.  This is a Weight Watchers friendly recipe and each serving is 5 SmartPoints.

 

Couscous is one of those foods I always forget about, but love to eat.  Little bites of dough is delicious by itself or mixed with just about anything.  I recently found whole wheat couscous at the grocery store and was super happy because whole wheat is 1 less Weight Watchers SmartPoint than regular couscous.  What I like about couscous is that you can cook it ahead of time and eat it at room temperature or cold.  It’s just like quinoa… you can add any mix of ingredients and it will taste delicious!

 

I randomly crave specific cuisines and a while back Greek food was on my mind.  From someone who never ate Greek food until about 10 years ago, I’m a fanatic.  I wanted a quick and easy salad with the flavors of Greek food so I created this super easy couscous salad.

 

To start, cook up the couscous!

   

 

Couscous

 

In large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.  Stir in couscous.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 13 minutes.  Fluff couscous with a fork.  Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.

 

Cooked couscous

 

While the couscous is cooking, dice up fresh roma tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, dill, and parsley.

 

Prep station

 

Not only does this salad have fresh vegetables, there is also a delicious and light vinaigrette added to really elevate the flavors.  My Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect addition to this salad!

 

Balsamic Vinaigrette in a jar

 

To a large bowl, add couscous diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced red onion, dill, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.  Mix it up then top with crumbled feta CHEESE!!

 

Whole wheat couscous mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, light dressing, and topped with feta cheese.

 

A delicious blend of fresh ingredients perfect for a side dish or lunch.  Perfectly cooked whole wheat couscous, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs mixed with a light vinaigrette.  Make this on Sunday for meal prep and have a quick weekday lunch ready to go!  I like to serve this salad alongside my Steak Gyro Wraps or Healthy Chicken Gyros5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving!

 

Whole wheat couscous mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, light dressing, and topped with feta cheese.

 

I hope you enjoy these bites of flavor!

 

Greek Couscous Salad

A delicious blend of fresh ingredients perfect for a side dish or lunch.  Perfectly cooked whole wheat couscous, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs mixed with a light vinaigrette.  
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ Cup Israeli Whole Wheat Couscous
  • 1 Cup Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Cup Roma Tomatoes, Diced
  • 1 Cup Seedless Cucumber, Diced
  • ¼ Cup Medium Red Onion, Chopped
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Dill, Chopped
  • ¼ Cup Parsley, Chopped
  • ¼ Cup Fat Free Feta Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette (Recipe link in notes section)

Instructions
 

  • In large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 13 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
  • Dice tomato and set aside.
  • Slice cucumber in half lengthwise, then again. Slice into thin pieces and set aside.
  • Dice onion into small pieces and set aside.
  • Mince dill and parsley and set aside.
  • Make Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette according to recipe instructions.
  • To the bowl of couscous, add diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced red onion, dill, parsley, dressing, and top with feta cheese.

Notes

**Click here to follow Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette.**
Nutrition is based on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Program guidelines. Nutrition calculated using Weight Watchers calculator.
NUTRITION: Serves 4- (5 SmartPoints Per Serving) CALORIES: 161 FAT: 5.6 SATURATED FAT: 1.6 CARBS: 23.4 FIBER: 2.5 SUGARS: 2.1 PROTEIN: 5.6

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26 Comments

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    Kristi
    September 26, 2017 at 10:12 am This dish looks delicious and I love that it's only 20 minutes from start to finish! Kristi recently posted...Sin Is Not a Game, But This IsMy Profile
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:23 pm It's a great quick salad or side dish idea! Thanks Kristi :)
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    Kari
    September 26, 2017 at 10:45 am I've only tried couscous once, but need to start cooking with it more often. I'm on a kick to eat healthier and will be bookmarking this recipe.. Kari recently posted...10 Ways To Have More Fun with Your KidsMy Profile
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:23 pm It's delicious and healthy! Thanks for saving this recipe Kari :)
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    Andy Schwartz
    September 26, 2017 at 10:48 am 5 Smart Points! Yes! This sounds delicious. I've never prepared the pearl couscous. I'm going to give this a try!
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:22 pm I hope you do try it Andy!!
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    Susannah
    September 26, 2017 at 11:21 am Oh yum! This salad sounds fantastic! Susannah recently posted...Living Life BoldlyMy Profile
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    Heather
    September 26, 2017 at 12:20 pm Yum! I love CousCous salad and your recipes sounds delicious! Heather recently posted...Menu Monday – Freezer Challenge Week 2My Profile
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    Jane Davidson | Typically Jane
    September 26, 2017 at 1:28 pm Pinning to save for later! his looks so so so good! And, double win, healthy! I can't wait to make it.
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:22 pm Thank you for pinning Jane :)!
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    Kristen Jones
    September 26, 2017 at 2:50 pm This looks so yummy! I've never tried Couscous before and it looks pretty easy to make, too! Kristen Jones recently posted...CROPPED FAUX FUR VESTMy Profile
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:21 pm Oh you should totally try it!!
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    Ashley
    September 26, 2017 at 7:50 pm Greek food is my favorite! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
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    Felicia @ The Starving Chef
    September 26, 2017 at 8:28 pm I've been obsessed with couscous lately - def gonna give this recipe a go
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:21 pm I've been on a huge couscous kick lately also Felicia!
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    Kristi
    September 27, 2017 at 12:58 am Yum! This looks delish and super healthy! I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate couscous. Thanks for sharing!!
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:21 pm It's a great combo... delicious & healthy :) Thanks Kristi!
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    Jenny
    September 27, 2017 at 1:04 am This looks so good! I'll totally have to try it.
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm You should totally try it... it's delicious!!
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    Crystal // Dreams, etc.
    September 28, 2017 at 2:14 am This looks SO good! Saving this for later!
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm Thank you for saving Crystal!
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    Jenna Urben
    September 28, 2017 at 10:13 am I love pearl couscous, this looks great! Jenna Urben recently posted...Bridal Shower Invitations with Basic InviteMy Profile
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      Kristine
      October 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm It's so good! Thank you Jenna :)

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