Couscous Feta and Olive Salad
This Couscous Feta and Olive Salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and textures! It is quick, easy and delicious. Serve it on its own or with grilled chicken, skewers or fish to make the perfect summer side.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 286kcal
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 chopping board
- 1 Chefs knife
- 1 Salad bowl
Ingredients
- 200 g of couscous
- ½ a large cucumber diced
- 200 g of feta chopped
- 3-4 large tomatoes diced
- 1 cup of pitted black olives chopped
- ¾ cup of parsley chopped
- ½ cup of mint chopped
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup of olive oil
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions. Season with salt and olive oil. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool.
- In another bowl or jar, whisk or shake lemon juice, zest, vinegar, salt and pepper to make dressing.
- Cut feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Chop parsley and mint. Add to couscous and toss with dressing.
- Enjoy this delicious Couscous Salad with Feta for lunch or as a side dish.
Notes
- Couscous: Follow the package directions carefully to keep the couscous fluffy and not soggy.
- Olives: Use pitted olives or remove the pits yourself to avoid any unpleasant surprises in the salad.
- Customize: Adjust the amount of each ingredient to your liking. You can also experiment with different dressing ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 275g | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.19g | Protein: 8.88g | Fat: 20.15g | Saturated Fat: 7.574g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.496g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.125g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 5.73g | Vitamin A: 1962IU | Vitamin C: 31.8mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2.3mg