Mediterranean Couscous Salad Boxes: Fresh, Flavorful, and Perfect for Meal Prep
Let’s talk about something fresh, colorful, super satisfying, and surprisingly easy to whip up — Mediterranean couscous salad boxes. Whether you’re looking for quick weekday lunches, planning a picnic, or just wanting to shake things up in your meal prep routine, these salad boxes are going to be your new go-to.
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Boxes
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
1 cup couscous
1.5 cups water
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup cucumber
0.25 cup red onion
0.25 cup olives
0.5 cup feta cheese
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp oregano
to taste salt and pepper
Directions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Once boiling, add the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until fully absorbed.
- While the couscous is absorbing, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces. Slice the olives as desired.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Then, combine it with the chopped vegetables and olives in a large bowl.
- Add the feta cheese to the couscous and vegetable mixture, gently mixing to combine all ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Divide the salad evenly into meal prep containers. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
