Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is a delicious way to use summer grilled vegetables in a healthy salad. Grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers are tossed with couscous, tomato and cucumber, fresh herbs and a light lemony dressing.
Mike and I recently returned from a ten day trip to Greece for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We spent time in Athens, Santorini and Naxos along with quick day trips to Mykanos and Koufonissi. I can’t even begin to tell you how absolutely beautiful Greece is and each place we visited offered us something a little different in terms of views and the food.
Of course one of the reasons I have always wanted to go to Greece is the food.
This Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad was inspired by our time on Mykonos Island.
The first restaurant we ate at had a variety of fresh Mediterranean salads on the menu, which basically means I was in heaven. One of my favorite things about Greece was all of the fresh produce that was used in the salads and meals.
The tomatoes were literally out of this world–the best I have ever tasted. Mykanos is a vibrant, energetic island full of beautiful views, fresh seafood and beaches.
I use couscous in so many recipes like this Mediterranean Couscous Salad, Mediterranean Tuna Couscous Stuffed Peppers, Lemon Herb Couscous, Kale Couscous Pomegranate Salad or this Couscous Salad with Lemon Dressing.
Little Venice, Myknos
In Greece I just adore the white washed buildings next to the vibrant blues and the narrow streets filled with happy, laughing people.
How to Make a Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Step 1: Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl toss together the couscous, grilled vegetables, english cucumber, tomatoes and fresh herbs. In a mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spice of your choice and whisk to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
The dressing I make for this is a light lemony dressing with a touch of garlic and then of course extra spices if you want.
This is the perfect summer salad for a warm summer lunch, a nice dish to bring to a picnic or a great side dish for your grilled dinner.
I love adding this alongside these Shish Taouk Chicken Thighs or these Grilled Beef Kofta Kebabs.
What else should you put in this couscous salad?
- I love that this salad is vegan–simple and healthy. There are options for those that want to bulk it up. Try adding grilled chicken or grilled steak.
- Another great addition is creamy feta cheese.
- Beans are a great source of protein-I love adding chickpeas to this salad.
- You can easily mix up the vegetables you grill for this based on what you have on hand. Some other nice options are cauliflower, carrot, onion and green beans.
Storage Tips
Store this salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You might want to add more dressing once you are ready to serve the leftovers.
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Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup couscous, cooked
- 2 cups grilled vegetables
- 1/2 english cucumber,, chopped
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes,, cut in half
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon spice of your choice , I like Sumac or Za'atar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss together the couscous, grilled vegetables, english cucumber, tomatoes and fresh herbs. In a mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spice of your choice and whisk to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Notes
- Some other ideas to add to this salad include feta cheese, beans {chickpeas or white beans are great}, any vegetables you have hand also work great.
- You can also bulk up the salad and make it a light meal by adding grilled steak or chicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
this looks SO delicious! Can’t wait to try!
Hope you enjoy it!
I love the idea of using both grilled and fresh vegetables! And thanks for sharing about your trip….good places to keep in mind for future vacation ideas! 🙂
Greece is beautiful–you should definitely consider going! And yes–I love the fresh and grilled veggie combo!
Great recipe!
Thanks!