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Mediterranean Couscous Bowls

Updated: Jan 29



A colorful salad with spinach, tomatoes, olives, chicken, and yellow peppers in a bowl, with dressing nearby. Light mood on a marble surface.
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Looking for a fast, wholesome meal packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors? This mediterranean couscous bowl combines fluffy couscous, fresh veggies, tender chicken, and creamy hummus dressing for a dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

 

Why You'll Love It:

 

  • Packed with protein and fiber to keep your family energized.

  • Easy to meal prep—perfect for busy weekdays.

  • Simple to customize with your favorite leafy greens, veggies or protein swaps.


Cooking Tip: Want to go the extra mile? Try making your own hummus for the dressing! Recipe Here

 

Serve it fresh or store leftovers for up to three days. This bowl is the ultimate healthy comfort food that your whole family will love!


Mediterranean Couscous Bowls


Labeled ingredients on a marble background: yellow pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and more for a salad recipe.

Cook the couscous according to the package directions.


A pot of fluffy yellow couscous with a fork sits on a marble counter. A textured beige towel is partially visible in the background.
Saucepan with brewing couscous on a cork trivet, wooden spoon nearby. Small jug of dry couscous spilled on a marble surface, beside a patterned cloth.



















In a bowl mix together the hummus, lemon juice, mustard and water.


A bowl of light beige sauce on a marble surface, with a stainless steel whisk beside it. A textured cloth is partially visible.



















To assemble, divide the cooked couscous in bowls. Add spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, and chicken.

Drizzle with the hummus dressing and top with olives, red onion, and feta.

Garnish with cilantro if desired and enjoy!


Two bowls of colorful salad with couscous, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and shredded chicken. Beige cloth and a dressing bowl nearby. Fresh mood.

 

Mediterranean Couscous Bowls


Salad bowl with chicken, couscous, spinach, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers. Creamy dressing in a bowl on a marble surface.

25 minutes 4 servings


1 cup Couscous (dry, rinsed)

1/3 cup Hummus

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

2 tbsps Water

4 cups Baby Spinach (or your favorite greens)

2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)

1 Cucumber (medium, diced)

2 Yellow Bell Pepper (seeded, diced)

12 ozs Chicken Breast, Cooked (shredded)

1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives

1/2 cup Red Onion (finely sliced)

1/4 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)

1/4 cup Cilantro (optional, chopped)




  1. Cook the couscous according to the package directions.


  2. In a bowl mix together the hummus, lemon juice, mustard and water.


  3. To assemble, divide the cooked couscous in bowls. Add spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, and chicken.


  4. Drizzle with the hummus dressing and top with olives, red onion, and feta.


  5. Garnish with cilantro if desired and enjoy!


Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Meal Prep: Prepare all the ingredients in advance and divide them into sections within the same container, keeping the dressing separate.

Poached Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to a pot. Cover the chicken with about one inch (2.5 cm) of water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, partially covered for 10 to 12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Place the cooked chicken into a bowl and shred it with two forks. Set aside to cool.


NUTRITION

Calories 451 kcal, Fat 11g, Carbs 53g, Fiber 7g, Sugar 4g, Protein 38g



 


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Isabelle Bulota is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Recipe Developer, and Food Photographer, passionately navigates the challenges of motherhood with two vibrant teenagers. As the proud founder of Isabelle Bulota Family Nutrition Practitioner, she guides families on their journey through personalized nutrition counselling.


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