Description
A bright, make-ahead Mediterranean couscous bowl loaded with fluffy quick-cooking couscous, protein-packed chickpeas, jammy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta—all tossed in a lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a vibrant dinner that comes together in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 cup quick‐cooking couscous
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1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 small cucumber, diced
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½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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Instructions
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Cook couscous. Bring broth to a boil, stir in couscous and 1 tbsp olive oil, cover, remove from heat, and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Sauté garlic & tomatoes. In a skillet over medium, heat a drizzle of olive oil, cook garlic 30 sec until fragrant, add tomatoes, and cook 2–3 min until they just soften. Set aside.
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Assemble bowl. In a large bowl, combine couscous, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, red onion, and sautéed tomatoes.
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Dress & toss. Drizzle lemon juice, sprinkle oregano, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
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Finish & serve. Top with feta and fresh herbs. Serve immediately or chill for meal prep.
Notes
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Make-ahead: Store components separately and assemble just before eating to preserve texture.
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Variations: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or halloumi for extra protein; swap in fresh mint or dill for oregano; sprinkle sumac or za’atar for extra zing.
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Storage: Keeps up to 4 days in the fridge (feta and herbs added at serving).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook (5 min steam)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (≈350 g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg