Couscous salad with feta, chickpeas and herbs
Discover the deliciousness of our Couscous Salad, featuring a delightful blend of feta, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. This refreshing and nutritious recipe combines mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup to create a perfect vinaigrette, and is accompanied by spearmint, chives, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions. Ideal for a light lunch or as a side dish, this salad offers a burst of flavor in every bite!
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
1 tbsp mustard2 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
2/3 cup couscous
1/4 cup spearmint
3 tbsp chives
4 oz feta cheese
1 tsp salt
1.50 cups chickpeas
2 tomatoes
1/2 onion
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1/2 cucumber
This Couscous Salad with Feta, Chickpeas, and Herbs is a delightful and refreshing dish that's perfect for any meal. Combining the sweetness of maple syrup with the tanginess of mustard and vinegar, this salad features a variety of textures and flavors from couscous, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and creamy feta cheese.
Instructions:
- Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. This usually involves boiling water, adding couscous, covering, and letting it stand for about 5 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and 1 tsp of salt until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
- Dice the tomatoes and cucumber.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Chop the spearmint and chives.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped onion.
- Add the chopped spearmint and chives to the bowl.
- Pour the maple vinaigrette over the salad mixture.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Season with a dash of salt and black pepper to taste, mixing gently to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or bowl.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Tips:
- Make sure to allow the couscous to fully cool before mixing it with the other ingredients to prevent the feta from melting and herbs from wilting.
- For extra flavor, you can toast the couscous lightly in a dry pan before cooking it in water.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or avocado, to enhance the salad's flavor and nutritional value.
- Adjust the maple vinaigrette to your taste preference by tweaking the amounts of mustard, vinegar, and maple syrup.
- Consider adding a handful of toasted nuts, like almonds or walnuts, for added crunch and flavor.
This Maple Couscous Salad is a versatile and satisfying dish that can be served as a main course or a side. The combination of fresh herbs, creamy feta, and the unique maple vinaigrette makes it a standout dish that's sure to impress. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 210kcal
Protein 10g
Carbohydrates 24g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 4.52g
Fat 15g
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