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A serving bowl of Mediterranean Couscous with Tomatoes.

Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Smoked Tomatoes

Chef Jenn
Packed with the flavors of the Mediterranean plus a smoky flavor from the juicy tomatoes, this easy Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Smoked Tomatoes is way different - and better - than any other couscous salad!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon vegetable base
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups dry couscous
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 1 cup smoked tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 shallot chopped fine
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the Better Than Bouillon vegetable base, garlic powder, onion powder and salt until dissolved.
  • Add the couscous to the boiling water. Stir well, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
  • Chill the couscous in the fridge for about an hour.
  • Combine the couscous, feta cheese, smoked tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, and shallot in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and whole grain Dijon mustard in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture. Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Smoke the tomatoes ahead of time. They’ll keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Make sure to fluff the couscous with a fork to keep it light and fluffy and cool the couscous before mixing with the other ingredients.
  • You can use sundried tomatoes or marinated tomatoes in place of the smoked tomatoes.
  • Let the salad sit for a few hours in the fridge to allow the flavors to come together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 496mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1058IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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