Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Couscous Salad
☀️ Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Couscous Salad is fresh, colourful and useful for lunches, picnics and barbecues. Fluffy couscous, chickpeas and crisp vegetables are tossed with a bright dressing made using Mediterranean Spice Blend, lemon and olive oil. It is quick to prepare and holds beautifully in the fridge.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes, plus 10 minutes standing
- Serves: 4–6
🧾 Ingredients
- 250g couscous
- 300ml hot vegetable stock
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 roasted red pepper from a jar, sliced
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp Mediterranean Spice Blend
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 80g feta, crumbled, optional
- Small handful parsley or mint, chopped
- Black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
- Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour over the hot stock. Cover and leave for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the Mediterranean Spice Blend, olive oil, lemon juice, zest and black pepper.
- Fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, roasted pepper, onion and herbs.
- Pour over the dressing and toss gently. Finish with feta if using, then chill or serve at room temperature.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with grilled chicken, fish or halloumi skewers.
- Pack into lunch boxes or take to a picnic.
- Add olives, toasted seeds or extra herbs.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
- Hot stock seasons the couscous from within.
- Chickpeas make the salad more satisfying.
- The lemon dressing softens the dried herbs and coats every grain.
🌿 Spice & Dipity Tip
Fluff the couscous before adding the dressing so it stays light rather than forming clumps.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our versatile Mediterranean Spice Blend for easy sunshine flavour.
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