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Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

This Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a perfect salad to enjoy any time of year. Light an fluffy couscous with roasted vegetables, salty feta cheese, fresh herbs and a lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: couscous, feta cheese, lemons
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 cup couscous uncooked
  • 1 1/2 Cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium red pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 Tomato de seeded and diced small
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Cup chickpeas cooked
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 3/4 Cup Feta cheese crumbled

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

Make the Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a small glass jar, shake well and set aside.

Make the Salad

  • Preheat oven to 375 f/190 c and on a large baking tray arrange red pepper and zucchini and drizzle over the olive oil. Place in the oven for about 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are soft and cooked. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, make the couscous. In a large saucepan, add the dry couscous. Evenly pour over the vegetable broth. Cover with plastic wrap and then the saucepan lid. Leave for 10 minutes.
  • When the couscous is cooked, remove lid and plastic wrap and fluff with a fork.
  • Transfer the couscous to a large bowl. Add all the vegetables, the tomatoes and chickpeas and stir well. Pour over the vinaigrette and give another stir. Add the parsley, lemon zest and feta cheese, reserving about 1/4 of each for topping the salad at the end.
  • Top salad with remaining parsley, lemon zest and feta cheese. Can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Herb Couscous Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 330 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 846mg37%
Potassium 320mg9%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1069IU21%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.