Couscous Salad
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
This simple Couscous Salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon dressing. Serve this quick and easy side dish along side any meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup water or broth
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water (or broth) and salt to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous, cover tightly with a lid, and remove from heat. Let the couscous sit for 5 minutes. Uncover and use a fork to fluff the couscous and break up any clumps. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow pepper, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, mint, salt, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine well. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg