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Cucumber Feta Couscous Salad

This cucumber feta couscous salad uses Israeli, or pearl couscous—it’s a little chewy, a little nutty. and a wonderful base for a tasty salad.

white square bowl and saucer with pearl couscous salad with cranberries and feta
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Couscous

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup Israeli couscous

  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)

  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

  • 1/2 cup roughly crumbled feta cheese

  • 3 tablespoons minced red onion

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, and lemon zest. Add olive oil and whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous, stirring occasionally, until toasted and starting to turn light golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. Pour chicken broth over couscous, stir in cranberries, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove lid from saucepan, and allow couscous to cool for about 15 minutes.

  4. Fluff cooled couscous with a fork, add cucumber, feta cheese, and red onion. Drizzle dressing over couscous, and toss lightly.

  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired, and garnish with fresh mint. May be served immediately or chilled in the fridge.

    Cook’s Note

    You can substitute white wine vinegar for white balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
22g Fat
24g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 179mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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