Delicious, full of flavor and healthy Mediterranean Couscous Salad stuffed in endive leaves.
I was a the store the other day and I saw endive. I wasn’t sure what it is because I’ve never tried it. But I thought I’ll buy it and I’ll figure it out something —> like always. So after couple of days I thought I have to do something with my endive. Mediterranean couscous salad came to my mind.
I checked the endive leaves and I realized they are sturdy and I thought it will be easy to stuff something in it. I looked around and I’ve decided to go with couscous, cucumber, tomato and Mediterranean herbs. I just didn’t have olives at home so I didn’t add it. But you can do this. I’m just not a huge fan of them.
I had lots of fresh parsley at home and it perfectly suited my salad. So much flavor from parsley, red onion, herbs like basil, rosemary and Italian seasoning 
What do you do with your endive leaves? I am happy to read your recipes and ideas!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad in Endive Leaves
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup cooked couscous
- 1/2 to mato diced
- 1/2 cup cumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 4 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
- 1 - 2 endive
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Instructions
Salad
- In a medium bowl mix couscous, tomato, cucumber, red onion and parsley. Set aside
Dressing
- In a small bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, rosemary, basil and Italian seasoning .
Preparation
- Add dressing to the salad and mix.
- Remove leaves from endive. Stuff each leave with salad.
Nutrition
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Sarah
These look lovely – they’d make for such a great, light lunch! Thanks for sharing!
Ilona
Thanks Sarah!
Teresa
I’m not a fan of endive but your photos are beautiful!
Ilona
Thanks!
Brooke @ Silver Lining
These look so great! You always have such great food photography too. Love it.
Ilona
I still struggle… with photography. Still learning. I just need new camera:) Thank you so much!
Debbie Woodruff
I love Mediterranean salads! This sounds delicious and it’s a beautiful presentation in the endive leaves.
Ilona
Thank you Debbie!
Jenn S.
So cute in the little endive cups…perfect for a party!
Ilona
Definitely!
Deepika@EasyBabyMeals
This looks so pretty and delicious. I would love to make this sometime. I will be perfect lunch for me.
Ilona
Thank you so much for your visit!
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal
I love yummy things stuffed into endive! It like an edible spoon! The Mediterranean salad looks delish!
Ilona
Thanks Rachel!
fitfoodiemama
I LOVE endives! This looks fantastic!
Ilona
Thanks:)
Willow
These look perfect for a party! Great combination of flavors – sounds like something I would make. Although I have to substitute quinoa because I am gluten free :(.
Ilona
Great idea to use quinoa:)
FoodieGirlChicago
These would make a great light lunch, or a nice appetizer for a party.
Ilona
I agree! Thank you so much!
kim b (kimb031)
This looks absolutely delicious, and I love endives!
Ilona
Thank you Kim!