Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a perfect addition to any meal. With tender couscous, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny olives, this salad is packed with Mediterranean goodness. Perfect for a quick lunch or a colorful side for dinner, this couscous salad is both easy and delicious!
If you've been here for more than 5 minutes, you know I love Mediterranean flavors. So I just had to make a couscous salad with all of my favorite things!
Feta cheese, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, and couscous come together in this gorgeous red wine vinaigrette for this perfect side dish (or even a great "Meatless Monday" or meal prep option)!
I hope you love this Greek inspired recipe!
What do you need to make Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette?
- prepared couscous (learn how to cook couscous on my TikTok!)
- mini cucumbers
- cherry tomatoes
- kalamata olives
- parsley
- lemon juice
- vinaigrette ingredients: red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt, fresh cracked pepper
Is there any equipment necessary for this couscous salad?
Not necessarily. A large bowl and a mini whisk will suffice.
One of these dressing shaker jars may be handy, if you aren't a fan of whisking your vinaigrettes.
How to make Mediterranean Couscous Salad:
Refer to the recipe card for precise measurements.
- To prepare the vinaigrette, add red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard to a small jar or bowl, slowly pour in the olive oil while continuously whisking. Season with the salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine the prepared couscous, cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers, olives, cubed feta, and parsley.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss lightly to combine. Feel free to lightly dress and allow guests to further dress their salad.
Storage:
This salad keeps very well in the fridge for several days. Just store it in an airtight container for 3 - 5 days.
What to serve with Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette?
I love to serve this with this Hummus Baked Chicken Breast! It’s a delicious flavor combo! Would also go great with some pita and Tzatziki sauce!
Here are a couple of other Greek inspired recipes and couscous salads from the blog:
I hope you loved this Greek inspired Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe! If you enjoy it, please leave a comment or share it tagging @atoastedcrumb on all socials!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup prepared couscous
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup mini cucumbers, sliced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, cubed
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, halved
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon DIjon mustard
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the vinaigrette, add red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard to a small jar or bowl, slowly pour in the olive oil while continuously whisking. Season with the salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine the prepared couscous, cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers, olives, cubed feta, and parsley.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss lightly to combine. Feel free to lightly dress and allow guests to further dress their salad.
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