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Fresh Couscous Salad Recipe with Lemon & Feta – Easy & Healthy

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A vibrant and healthy couscous salad packed with fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170 g) instant couscous
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup (240 ml) of water with a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup (170 g) of couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork once done.
  2. While the couscous is cooking, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the parsley finely.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and fluffed couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and crumbled feta.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

Notes

[‘Fluff the couscous with a fork for a light texture.’, ‘Let the couscous cool slightly before mixing to avoid wilting the vegetables.’, ‘Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.’, ‘This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge as the flavors meld together.’, ‘Feel free to customize with additional veggies or nuts for extra crunch.’]

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Keywords: couscous salad, lemon feta salad, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, Mediterranean salad

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