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couscous salad

Couscous Salad: 7 Reasons to Fall in Love Today


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing couscous salad loaded with vegetables and herbs.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine couscous and boiling water.
  2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein.
  • Substitute lemon juice with vinegar if preferred.
  • Customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: couscous salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad