Smoked Turkey and Middle Eastern Couscous Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Smoked Turkey and Middle Eastern Couscous Salad, a true fusion of hearty flavors and fresh ingredients. Tender, smoky turkey breast pairs harmoniously with fluffy couscous, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, creating a refreshing base. A tangy lemon-cumin dressing infused with paprika ties everything together, while crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds add creamy, nutty accents. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing potlucks, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature for ultimate convenience. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and zesty Mediterranean flavors, this dish is a testament to healthy, delicious eating that’s as visually appealing as it is mouthwatering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups smoked turkey breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add the couscous, and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let it cool to room temperature.
While the couscous cools, prepare the vegetables and other salad components. Dice the smoked turkey breast into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
Once the couscous has cooled, add the turkey, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds over the salad for a crunchy finishing touch.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Smoked Turkey and Middle Eastern Couscous Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 3855 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.2 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3030 mg | 64% | |
*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.
