Summer Pearled Couscous Salad

Credits to @gatherednutrition

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, or 1/4 – 1/3 cup Greek yogurt and 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp diced shallot or red onion
  • 1/4 fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the salad

  • 1.5 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 3 baby cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), diced
  • 1/2 cup diced radishes (3-4)
  • 4-5 oz feta

Directions

  1. Cook couscous according to package instructions. Drain well and allow to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.
  3. Mix cooled couscous with veggies, feta, and vinaigrette. Serve or store leftobers for up to four days in the fridge.

Natalie’s Notes

Made May 31, 2026. A fresh, flavorful alternative to pasta salad. Mediterranean flavors and fresh herbs work really well here, and nice crunch! Meal prepped and it lasted all week.