Couscous Salad

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Couscous Salad

This simple Couscous Salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon dressing. Serve this quick and easy side dish along side any meal.

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 1 cup water or broth
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 cup dry couscous
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 3/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, taste
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water (or broth) and salt to a boil.
  2. Stir in the couscous, cover tightly with a lid, and remove from heat. Let the couscous sit for 5 minutes. Uncover and use a fork to fluff the couscous and break up any clumps. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow pepper, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, mint, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine well. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 174mg (7%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 603IU (12%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 174mg 7%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 603IU 12%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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