
Watermelon and Couscous Salad
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Watermelon and Couscous Salad
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Watermelon and couscous salad with feta and mint is a refreshing Middle Eastern style grain salad for summer!
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Ingredients
dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I used a robust variety)
- 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (you can add more to taste)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
salad
- 2 cups (heaped) cooked maftoul couscous. You'll cook this according your package instructions and measure out 2 cups for the recipe. Note: measure AFTER cooking.
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly slivered
- handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- 2-3 ounces Greek feta cheese, rough crumbled (maybe 1/2 cup or more)
- salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Put the maftoul in a large bowl, it's ok if it's still a little warm. Toss with 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing.
- Toss the watermelon with the lime juice and add to the bowl, along with the onion, chopped pistachios, herbs, and sumac. Toss the salad with more of the dressing.
- Top with roughly crumbled feta and a good grinding of black pepper. I like to garnish with some parsley and/or mint leaves.
Notes
- *This recipe lightly adapted from Ravinder Bhogal.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
646IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
Protein | 6g | 12% |
Fat | 16g | 25% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 646IU | 13% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
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