Fruit, herb and feta Israeli couscous salad
Fresh fruit, herbs and a citrusy dressing make this Israeli couscous salad bright and fresh.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 +
Calories: 764kcal
Author: Caroline's Cooking
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- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 ¼ cup water 300ml
- 1 cup watermelon 170g, diced
- 1 nectarine or peach
- 3 oz feta 80g
- ½ cup blueberries 80g
- ¼ cup mint 4tbsp, chopped (fresh)
- ¼ cup parsley 4tbsp, chopped (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Warm 2tbsp olive oil in a pan then toast the couscous until lightly brown - about 3-5min. Add the water, cover and bring to a bil then reduce the heat so it simmers. Cook until the water is absorbed -about 10min. Allow the couscous to cool - you can help it along by rinsing in cold water.
While the couscous is cooking and cooling, dice the watermelon and nectarine/peach into bite-sized pieces. Chop or break up the feta into small chunks and chop the mint and parsley - a rough chop is fine.
Dress the cooled couscous with the lemon juice, oil and a few grinds of salt and pepper. Toss so it is well-coated. Add the rest of the ingredients, toss, and serve.
Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1720IU | Vitamin C: 28.2mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 2.4mg