Couscous with Feta Sun Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean-inspired Couscous with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olives—a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This recipe combines fluffy couscous with tangy crumbled feta, sweetly intense sun-dried tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, creating a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. Fresh parsley and a zesty drizzle of lemon juice elevate the dish, while a splash of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm as a hearty side or chilled as a refreshing salad. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light Mediterranean-inspired meal, it’s a crowd-pleaser that bursts with bold flavors and vibrant colors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the couscous in a medium-sized heatproof bowl.
Add 1.25 cups of boiling water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Cover the bowl tightly with a plate or plastic wrap and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley to the couscous.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the mixture.
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper and toss everything together gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately as a warm dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to serve as a cold salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4352 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2024 mg | 43% | |
*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.
