Feta Couscous Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Feta Couscous Salad is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous as a base, this salad is studded with crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, then elevated with a medley of fresh parsley and mint for an herby kick. A zesty lemon dressing, sweetened lightly with honey, ties everything together and complements the creamy crumbles of feta cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing contribution to your next potluck. Serve it chilled or room temperature for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber, diced (peeled if preferred)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove the saucepan from heat, add the couscous, cover with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs all the water.
Step 2
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 4
Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the couscous.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Step 6
Crumble 3/4 cup of feta cheese over the salad and give one final gentle toss to distribute evenly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt or pepper.
Step 8
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1040.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 969.9 |
| Total Fat 67.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 100.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2821.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.1g | |
| Protein 27.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18IU | 0% |
| Calcium 803.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1486.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories