Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad is a delightful and healthy dish that combines roasted cauliflower with couscous and a flavorful lemon garlic dressing. Packed with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, its a perfect salad for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425F 220C

Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper

Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and lightly browned

Remove from the oven and let them cool

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil

Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat

Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil

Pour this dressing over the salad and toss to combine

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top of the salad before serving

Serve your Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad chilled or at room temperature

Enjoy