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Couscous Salad

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Moroccan

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer to a mixing bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the couscous mixture and stir to combine.
  5. 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

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

% 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.