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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
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.
Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the couscous.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Crumble 3/4 cup of feta cheese over the salad and give one final gentle toss to distribute evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt or pepper.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2822 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*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.
