Creamy Couscous Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Creamy Couscous Salad, a vibrant, refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous as the base, this recipe combines crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint for an irresistible medley of flavors and textures. The real star, however, is the luxuriously creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey, giving the salad a tangy-sweet twist. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad can be served chilled as a light side dish or enjoyed as a satisfying, standalone meal. Ideal keywords: creamy couscous salad, quick side dish, refreshing summer salad, vegetarian salad, Greek-inspired dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the couscous, boiling water, salt, and olive oil. Stir briefly, cover tightly, and let sit for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
Pour the creamy dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
Taste and season with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 2877 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1243 mg | 26% | |
*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.
