If you’re looking for a refreshing cool salad to eat all summer long, then this Mediterranean Couscous Salad is just what you need. With fresh ingredients, and vibrant flavors you are surely not to be disappointed. So when you are making a dish to bring to a family get together, Fourth of July party, or just a poolside lunch this summer, then remember this recipe and try it for yourselves.

Couscous Salad Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry couscous 
• 1 cup warm water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil

How to Cook Couscous:

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Right when it reaches a boil remove from heat and right away stir in couscous and salt and cover. Let rest 5 minutes.
3. Let rest 5 minutes.
4. Drizzle in 1 tsp olive oil, fluff with a fork and let cool about 10 minutes in a salad bowl (toss occasionally if possible to reduce sticking).
5. Meanwhile prepare remaining salad ingredients.

Steps to Make Couscous Salad:

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Right when it reaches a boil remove from heat and right away stir in couscous and salt and cover. Let rest 5 minutes.
3. Drizzle in 1 tsp olive oil, fluff with a fork and let cool about 10 minutes in a salad bowl (toss occasionally if possible to reduce sticking). Meanwhile prepare remaining salad ingredients.
4. In a small mixing bowl whisk together remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice and garlic
5. To bowl with couscous add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and basil. Pour dressing over everything and toss to evenly coat.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. It is best the day prepared but will keep in the fridge for a few day.