Fresh Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Name: Fresh Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dry couscous; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup toasted almonds, slivered; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and black pepper to taste

A light and colorful salad that features fluffy couscous tossed with crunchy almonds and bright Mediterranean flavors.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mediterranean· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

This salad is one of my absolute favorites when I need a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish for dinner. It is packed with textures and bright, zesty flavors that make every bite feel special.

My top tip is to fluff the couscous with a fork right after it sits for five minutes. This keeps the grains light and separate rather than clumpy.

Ingredients

1 cup dry couscous
1 cup vegetable broth or water
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds, slivered
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil in a small pot.
2
Stir in the dry couscous, cover the pot, and remove it from the heat.
3
Let the couscous sit for five minutes, then fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
4
Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
5
In a separate small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
7
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for an hour to let the flavors blend.

💡 Tips

This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to two days. If you plan to make it ahead of time, add the almonds right before serving to keep them crunchy. It pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or feta cheese.

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