Feta Couscous Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Feta Couscous Salad is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous as a base, this salad is studded with crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, then elevated with a medley of fresh parsley and mint for an herby kick. A zesty lemon dressing, sweetened lightly with honey, ties everything together and complements the creamy crumbles of feta cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing contribution to your next potluck. Serve it chilled or room temperature for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 whole lemon (juice and zest)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.75 cup feta cheese
• 1 medium cucumber, diced (peeled if preferred)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove the saucepan from heat, add the couscous, cover with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs all the water.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 4

Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the couscous.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 6

Crumble 3/4 cup of feta cheese over the salad and give one final gentle toss to distribute evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt or pepper.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1040.3 grams (1040.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	970

Total Fat 67.70g	87%
Saturated Fat 21.10g	106%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2822mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 73.30g	27%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 17.10g
Protein 27.90g	56%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 803mg	62%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1486mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 28.9%