Description
Strawberry Feta Couscous Salad is a vibrant dish that combines the sweet juiciness of fresh strawberries with the creamy tang of feta cheese, all on a fluffy couscous base. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or cozy dinners at home. With its delightful flavors and stunning presentation, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and salt; remove from heat. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper.
- Fluff the cooled couscous with a fork. Gently fold in chopped mint, sliced strawberries, and crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately in a bowl or on individual plates, garnished with extra mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg