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Mediterranean Couscous Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small jar artichokes
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 pinches greek seasoning
  • 1 cup beets

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Toss in bowl with olive oil, cumin, greek seasoning, and salt.
  2. Cook the couscous according to package instructions. Can also sub for other grains, like quinoa.
  3. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, beets, and fresh parsley and put in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Serve the Mediterranean couscous bowls chilled or at room temperature.