Tomato and Feta Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

A refreshing Mediterranean salad combining fluffy couscous with juicy tomatoes and creamy feta, dressed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs couscous, boiling water, cherry tomatoes, halved into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 cup couscous in a large bowl and pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over it. Cover tightly and let sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed; then fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 3/4 cup crumbled feta, 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint to the couscous. Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently until combined.
4. Step 4: Chill the salad for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve as a light side or vegetarian main.