Mediterranean couscous salad

By the GetYourMacros team · 31 August 2026

A vibrant and filling grain bowl packed with classic Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a quick lunch.

• Time 15 min
• Course One-dish meal
• Diet Vegetarian
• Cuisine Mediterranean
• Allergens gluten, dairy

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 80 g Couscous
• 125 g Light mozzarella
• 100 g Canned chickpeas (drained)
• 150 g Cherry tomatoes
• 20 g Pitted olives (drained)
• Capers to taste
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh basil to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Place the couscous in a bowl and cover with an equal volume of boiling salted water; cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and let it cool slightly.
3. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then dice the light mozzarella.
4. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly.
5. In a large serving bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and capers.
6. Add the mozzarella and fresh basil leaves torn by hand.
7. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss everything together before serving.

Tips

• Make it the night before; the flavors meld beautifully after a few hours in the fridge.
• For extra zest, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before eating.

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