Ww Couscous Salad
Bright, fresh, and delightfully easy to prepare, this WW Couscous Salad is the perfect light yet satisfying dish for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous as the base and an array of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this recipe is loaded with vibrant textures and flavors. A tangy dressing made from olive oil and lemon juice ties it all together, while fresh herbs like parsley and mint add an aromatic touch. To top it off, crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy, savory contrast. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-fat, high-flavor salad is ideal for a healthy lunch, a side dish at a gathering, or even meal prep. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this couscous salad is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water or low-sodium vegetable broth to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover it with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and set it aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Add the cooled couscous to the bowl and gently toss to combine the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is well coated.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and give the salad a final toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1072 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2652 mg | 56% | |
*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.
