Mediterranean Recipe
Make Mediterranean Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Herbs & Seasoning
Dressing
Cheese
Method
Cooking Couscous
- 1
Prepare Couscous
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the couscous is resting, wash and dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Pit and Slice Olives
Pit the Kalamata olives if they are not already pitted, and slice them in half.
Mixing Ingredients
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fluffed couscous, chopped vegetables, and olives.
- 6
Add Herbs and Seasoning
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl along with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Making Dressing
- 7
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine with Dressing
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- 9
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad and gently mix it in.
- 10
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.