Couscous Feta Salad Recipe
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Couscous Feta Salad

By: Ruth Ann Bradach 
"I got this great recipe from a friend and it has become a summer favorite! It is light and refreshing. Great as a side or as a light meal. Walnuts are a nice substitute for the pine nuts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/3 cups couscous
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  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
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  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Scrape the couscous into a mixing bowl, fluff with a fork, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  2. Once the couscous is cold, make the dressing by whisking together the salt, black pepper, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the oil has thickened the dressing. Fold the cucumber, feta cheese, green onions, parsley, and pine nuts into the couscous. Pour the dressing overtop, and stir until evenly moistened. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 304 | Total Fat: 18.9g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2009 by Cassandra   view full review
I found this recipe when I was looking for side dishes that I could eat while on the South...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Sarah Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This salad turned out great! I didn't make any modifications to the recipe whatsoever. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by 3BadBoxers   view full review
Love this recipe - made a few modifications - use salt only to taste - not amount in recipe -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by Lacy D   view full review
I swapped the pine nuts for fresh tomato and marinated the tomato and cucumber in the vinegar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by JUMAHA   view full review
This salad had a nutty taste that overpowered everything else. I love feta and the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by San Diego Momma   view full review
awesome. I make it all the time.Even my 2 year old will eat it. I wouldn't being it to a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by mr. dasch   view full review
I have to be honest I was a little skeptical the first time I made this....now it's a hit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by CARTOONRCKR   view full review
I LOVED this, but my husband wasn't so crazy about the dressing. I really can't see why. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2010 by yvonne   view full review
this was easy and very tasty. I will be making this again and again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by AnnieW   view full review
Just made this for my husband to munch on while the kids and I are away and I am really...

 

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