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Fresh and Flavorful Spring Couscous Salad to Brighten Your Plate

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A refreshing and vibrant Spring Couscous Salad packed with fresh veggies and feta.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow for color)
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium pot, then add couscous. Cover and remove from heat, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork after it absorbs the broth.
  3. Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the dressing.
  5. In a large bowl, combine fluffed couscous, chopped vegetables, parsley, and feta. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add extra veggies or herbs for more flavor.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg