Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad Feta Cheese
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese, a delightful medley of wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. This recipe combines fluffy couscous, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Packed with fresh veggies and protein, it strikes the perfect balance of health and indulgence. Enjoy it fresh or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an even more delicious experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 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. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the couscous. Cover with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature.
While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the red onion into small pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly to distribute it evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy your Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3276 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*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.
