Feta CousCous Salad
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Excellent
Feta CousCous Salad
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Feta Couscous Salad is healthy, fresh, and tasty! Seasoned fluffy couscous is tossed with summer vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and pesto.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous 100g
- ¾ cup vegetable stock 200ml (hot)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 spring onions
- 1 red pepper
- ½ cucumber
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- ¼ cup feta cheese 50g crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or basil)
Instructions
- Add the couscous to a large bowl and stir in the vegetables stock. Cover with a lid or plate and leave for 10 minutes for the couscous to absorb the stock. Fluff the couscous up with a fork.
- Meanwhile, add the pumpkin seeds to a dry frying pan over a medium heat and toast, stirring often, for a few minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
- Finely slice the spring onions, slice the red pepper and chop the cucumber.
- When the couscous is finished, stir in the pesto, chopped vegetables and pumpkin seeds. Top with chunks of the feta cheese and the parsley.
Notes
- Since couscous is a very small grain, it does not need to be cooked like pasta. However, the vegetable stock needs to be hot enough to penetrate into the pasta or it will not absorb.
- Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces that are all relatively the same size to keep the salad even and consistent.
- Add the feta last, especially if the couscous is still warm to prevent it from melting too much.
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge for an hour or two. If serving later, wait to add the garnishes until just before serving so they stay fresh and vibrant.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
519mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2793IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
86mg
(96%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2793IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 86mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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