Scoop It Up Kale Couscous Salad

Guys. THIS SALAD. I know I say a lot of my recipes are a “must make” (because truly, they are) but this salad is one I guarantee you’ll make again and again. Don’t believe me? I shared it with my friend, just a couple of weeks ago and she’s already made it 3-4 times.

Let me introduce my scoop it up kale couscous salad bursting with freshness, texture, and zippy, savory flavors. We’re loading this bowl up with salty feta cheese, protein from chickpeas, the best-ever Castelvetrano olives, OH, and pickled red onion for good measure. I call it “scoop it up” because whenever I make it I end up scooping it straight from the salad bowl with pita chips because mama loves that crunch factor.

Take 30 minutes and make it for lunch or as a yummy side dish this week with your favorite proteins, or bring it to your next BBQ as a crowd-pleasing dish. You’re going to love this one.

• 1 cup pearl couscous
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 bunch of Tuscan kale, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ⅔ cup Castelvetrano olives, coarsely chopped
• 4 ounces feta, crumbled
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• ½ heaping cup pickled red onion, plus more if you love them!!
• Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste