Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Israeli Pearl Couscous Salad. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and aromatic fresh herbs, all enveloped in a zesty lemon garlic olive oil dressing. Ideal as a make-ahead vegetarian side or a light lunch, it pairs beautifully with grilled halloumi, chicken, or shrimp.

Moroccan couscous salad is of those great side dish recipes that goes with just about anything. This chickpea and couscous salad has plenty of vegetables and herbs, plus a little dried fruit for sweetness too. Add a little protein by tossing in some cooked chicken to this salad, it's a great match for these Moroccan flavours.

Bursting with flavor, this Easy Zaatar Couscous Salad combines couscous, chickpeas, veggies, and herbs tossed together in a zesty dressing.

Fruity, nutty, fresh, and delicious Cranberry Couscous Salad is a delightfully different side dish that’s easy to make and pairs well with pork, chicken or turkey.

Mediterranean couscous salad with a fresh lemon herb dressing. Tossed with colorful vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and garbanzo beans.

Recipe video above. I adore the bright Mediterranean flavours in this salad! Great one to take to gatherings for something a little different that everyone always loves. Serve as a side (6 to 8) or a meal in itself (serves 4).Also known as Israeli and gourmet Couscous, pearl couscous is the big brother version of the more common small couscous. Texture and taste like pasta – soft but a bit chewy, but has a pearly, slippery surface (hence the name).

This Cowboy Caviar Couscous Salad is loaded with tender pearl couscous and a vibrant combination of diced vegetables and beans that’s tossed in a garlicky-lemon vinaigrette. It’s a quick and easy satisfying salad perfect for any get-together, and also great as a family dinner side.

This vegan pearl couscous salad is simple to make, light, and packed with summer flavors. Perfect for cookouts and picnics - and easy lunches, too. thenewbaguette.com

A vibrant entrée salad that can be made ahead is just what you need for your grab n' go case. This one holds its own just as it is, but you could easily add some grilled protein as an option.

Pumpkin Couscous Salad - sweet butternut squash salad with chargrilled capsicum, mint & couscous.