Description
Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Raw Squash and Feta is a vibrant, refreshing dish that transports you straight to sunlit shores. With the delightful crunch of fresh veggies and creamy feta cheese, this salad bursts with colors and flavors, making it perfect for barbecues or light lunches. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe ideal for meal prepping or serving at gatherings. Enjoy a taste adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 medium raw zucchini, spiralized or chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While couscous cooks, chop zucchini and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked couscous with zucchini, tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Add Flavor: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg