Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delightful fusion of fresh, zesty, and savory ingredients. Fluffy couscous, cooked to perfection in vegetable broth, forms the hearty base of this refreshing salad, while tangy sun-dried tomatoes and creamy feta cheese lend richness to every bite. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion add layers of texture, perfectly balanced with the herbal freshness of parsley and mint. Tossed in a simple yet zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a side for your favorite grilled dishes, or a crowd-pleasing potluck option. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired couscous salad is a flavorful and wholesome dish you’ll revisit again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 8 pieces sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 0.5 unit English cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 unit red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, add the couscous, and stir briefly. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the liquid.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the couscous is cooling, chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces, crumble the feta cheese, and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Add the sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta cheese to the couscous in the mixing bowl.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1030.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1330.1

Total Fat 94.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 4129.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 38.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 982.1mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2785.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 25.8%