Couscous Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Couscous Salad
Description
Couscous Salad brings together couscous cooked by soaking in aromatic chicken broth infused with sautéed onions, garlic, and dried basil. Once fluffed, it's mixed with halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, salty contrast. Fresh lemon juice adds brightness, while chopped fresh parsley and basil provide an herbal finish. The preparation relies on gentle cooking techniques to keep the onion tender and the couscous fluffy.
The salad balances softness from the couscous and creaminess from the feta, with a fresh acidity from the lemon, making it refreshing and suitable for warmer days or as an accompaniment to grilled dishes.
This salad can be refrigerated and served cold or at room temperature. The flavors meld over time, and it stores well for up to five days in the fridge. The recipe includes an option to freeze leftovers for longer storage, though texture changes may occur.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, basil, and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes with cover on.
- Lift lid, stir in tomatoes, feta cheese, and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley and serve.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freezing is possible for up to two months, though texture may slightly change.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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