Description
A fresh and vibrant couscous salad packed with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the couscous, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, then toss gently until well combined.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and mix lightly to keep its texture intact.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving, then serve fresh or chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Let the salad rest before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil before serving if it feels dry.
- Chill for a more refreshing taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: easy couscous salad, Mediterranean salad, quick healthy salad, feta couscous, fresh vegetable salad
