Feta Couscous Salad - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
Feta Couscous Salad - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
4
15 minutes
5 minutes
250
Mediterranean
This refreshing Feta Couscous Salad is a delightful blend of fluffy couscous, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with fragrant mint and parsley. Perfect for picnics or as a light lunch, this salad is not only easy to make but also bursting with fresh flavors. The addition of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice adds a lovely zest, making every bite a taste of summer. Enjoy this salad chilled or at room temperature for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, pour boiling water over couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, and parsley.
- Add the cooled couscous to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.