Couscous Salad
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Couscous Salad
Description
Couscous Salad features instant couscous soaked in boiling water until tender, then fluffed and mixed with diced grape tomatoes, English cucumber, diced red onion, and fresh parsley. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper, poured over the couscous and vegetable mixture.
The result balances the softness of the couscous with the crispness of fresh vegetables, while the lemon dressing provides brightness and the feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast. Served cold or at room temperature, it works well as a light meal or side dish.
For dietary adaptations, vegan or dairy-free substitutes for feta can be used, or it can be omitted entirely. Leftover salad stores well in the refrigerator for several days, making it convenient for meal prep or quick meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous Moroccan style couscous, instant
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1 cup grape tomato diced, or cherry tomato
- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add couscous, cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer to a mixing bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the couscous mixture and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese right before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for 4-5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute couscous with quinoa following similar preparation steps.
- To keep the salad dairy-free, omit the feta or use vegan feta alternatives like Follow Your Heart or VIOLIFE brands.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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