Couscous Salad
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12 reviews
Excellent
Couscous Salad
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This easy couscous salad is fresh, flavorful, and packed with veggies, herbs, and feta. It comes together quickly and makes the perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup instant couscous Moroccan style couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes diced
- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
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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
- quinoa salad
- Follow Your Heart dairy-free vegan crumbles
- VIOLIFE Just Like Feta Block
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Gluten-free: If you're looking for a gluten-free alternative to couscous try making my easy quinoa salad instead.
- Dairy-free: If you need this salad to be dairy-free skip the feta cheese or use a vegan feta like this Follow Your Heart dairy-free vegan crumbles or VIOLIFE Just Like Feta Block.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
563mg
(23%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition 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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