Balsamic Pearl Couscous Salad

Name: Balsamic Pearl Couscous Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dry pearl couscous (see note #1); 1 and 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 can (14-16 ounces) chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 medium cucumber (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered); 1/2 medium red onion (diced); 1 medium red bell pepper (diced); 1/4 cup kalamata olives (finely chopped); 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley; 1/4 cup feta; 1 medium lemon (sliced into wedges for serving); 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from ~1/2 large lemon); 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

Prep:20min

A fresh and crunchy salad made with couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and more! Takes just 20 minutes active time and is perfect for meal prep lunches.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:56:48 GMT