Couscous Salad

PREP TIME:10 minutes

COOK TIME:10 minutes

TOTAL TIME:20 minutes

SERVINGS:4

Ingredients  

1 cup instant couscous, Moroccan style couscous

1 cup boiling water

1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, diced

1 cup english cucumber, diced

½ red onion, diced

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 Tablespoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions 

• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add couscous, cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender.

• Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer to a mixing bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and parsley.

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

• Pour dressing over the couscous mixture and stir to combine.

• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g