Blueberry Couscous Salad
Bursting with bright flavors and vibrant colors, this Blueberry Couscous Salad is a quick and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a light, healthy meal. Tender, fluffy couscous is tossed with juicy blueberries, crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, and a fragrant blend of fresh mint and parsley. A tangy and subtly sweet dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully. This salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can be served immediately or chilled to allow the flavors to meld. Packed with antioxidants, nutrients, and irresistible textures, this recipe offers a delicious combination of sweet, savory, and tangy in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup, chopped mint leaves
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove it from heat, stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs all the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool to room temperature.
While the couscous cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Once the couscous has cooled, add the blueberries, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and parsley to the bowl.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss everything until evenly combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 780 mg | 17% | |
*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.
