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Couscous Salad with Feta and Fresh Veggies is Delicious!

A refreshing and nutritious Couscous Salad with Feta and Fresh Veggies, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 ¼ cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cucumber diced
  • ½ bell pepper diced
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the couscous and salt. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
  4. Add the cooled couscous to the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider adding cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  • Substitute the feta with goat cheese or omit cheese for a dairy-free version.

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