Strawberry Feta Couscous

Discover the refreshing Strawberry Feta Couscous Salad, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, creamy feta, and crunchy cucumber. Packed with nutrients and vibrant flavors, this dish is great for summer barbecues or as a light lunch. With versatile couscous as the base, it’s easy to customize to your taste. Learn about its health benefits and step-by-step preparation tips in our article, making it simple to enjoy a nutritious, delicious meal any day.

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Ingredients

1 cup couscous

1 ¼ cups vegetable broth (or water)

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

½ cup cucumber, diced

¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: ¼ cup toasted almonds or walnuts for crunch

Instructions

Cook the Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth (or water) to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set it aside to cool.

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber, red onion, and chopped mint leaves.

Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the couscous salad and gently toss everything together until well coated.

Add Optional Crunch: If using, sprinkle the toasted almonds or walnuts over the top and mix gently.

Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 4 servings