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Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad

A delightful explosion of flavors that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cooked and cooled couscous
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 2/3 cup)
  • 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced purple onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons freshly minced dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

  1. Start by cooking the couscous according to package instructions until fluffy, then allow it to cool completely before adding it to your salad bowl.
  2. While the couscous cools, chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and finely slice the purple onion so they blend seamlessly into your salad.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a tangy dressing.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous with chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, fresh dill, and parsley for an explosion of flavors.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated with flavors.
  6. Let your salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together wonderfully and enjoy this refreshing dish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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