Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup couscous
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  •  cup feta cheese crumbled
  •  cup flat leaf parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring water, butter and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add couscous, stir and cover. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
  3. Place couscous in a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Allow to cool completely.
  4. Add remaining salad ingredients and dressing. Toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 340

Carbohydrates: 33g

Protein: 7g

Fat: 20g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 19mg

Sodium: 178mg

Potassium: 292mg

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 6g

Vitamin A: 1827IU

Vitamin C: 52mg

Calcium: 85mg

Iron: 1mg

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