5.0 from 9 votes
Fruit, herb and feta Israeli couscous salad
Fresh fruit, herbs and a citrusy dressing make this Israeli couscous salad bright and fresh.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 +
Calories: 764 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 ¼ cup water 300ml
- 1 cup watermelon 170g, diced
- 1 nectarine or peach
- 3 oz feta 80g
- ½ cup blueberries 80g
- ¼ cup mint 4tbsp, chopped (fresh)
- ¼ cup parsley 4tbsp, chopped (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Warm 2tbsp olive oil in a pan then toast the couscous until lightly brown - about 3-5min. Add the water, cover and bring to a bil then reduce the heat so it simmers. Cook until the water is absorbed -about 10min. Allow the couscous to cool - you can help it along by rinsing in cold water.
- While the couscous is cooking and cooling, dice the watermelon and nectarine/peach into bite-sized pieces. Chop or break up the feta into small chunks and chop the mint and parsley - a rough chop is fine.
- Dress the cooled couscous with the lemon juice, oil and a few grinds of salt and pepper. Toss so it is well-coated. Add the rest of the ingredients, toss, and serve.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
764kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1720IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
28.2mg
(31%)
Calcium
259mg
(26%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2+
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 764kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1720IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.