5.0 from 60 votes
Couscous Salad
This fresh and flavorful couscous salad with tomatoes and feta is ready in minutes and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
304
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
517IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% 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.