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Couscous Salad
This Mediterranean couscous salad is pearl couscous with vegetables and feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade dressing. A quick and easy side dish that's fresh, colorful and always gets rave reviews.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup couscous Pearl or Moroccan style, uncooked
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper.
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For the salad
- Cook the couscous according to package directions, then place in a colander and run cold water over it to cool it down.
- Place the couscous, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, olives and parsley in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the feta cheese and stir gently.
- Sprinkle with additional parsley for garnish, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
457mg
(19%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.