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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
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.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta cheese to the couscous in the mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
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
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 902 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% | |
*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.
