Summer Couscous Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Summer Couscous Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish. Fluffy couscous serves as the base, perfectly complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy red bell peppers, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint infuse each bite with refreshing aromas, while creamy crumbled feta adds a satisfying savory touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss salad is ideal as a chilled side dish for barbecues or a light main course on hot summer evenings. It's a colorful and healthy crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare yet impressively delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour in the boiling water. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork once it has absorbed the water and cooled slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the couscous. Toss to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to evenly coat the ingredients.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, taking care not to mash it.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if desired.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1500 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.
