5 from 12 votes
Couscous Salad
The Couscous Salad combines Moroccan-style instant couscous with fresh grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley, dressed with a lemon and olive oil dressing and topped with crumbled feta. This chilled salad delivers a refreshing blend of tender grains and crisp vegetables with tangy, savory notes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
461 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Moroccan
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% 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.