Maple vinaigrette couscous salad with feta, chickpeas and herbs
Discover the deliciousness of our Maple Vinaigrette 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!
- 15 Mar 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 15 Ingredients
This Maple Vinaigrette 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.
Ingredients:
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 Vinaigrette 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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 270 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 210kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 10g | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 24g | 7% |
| Fiber 5g | 14% |
| Sugar 4.52g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 15g | 18% |
| Saturated 4.95g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 24mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 60ug | 6% |
| Choline 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.29mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 0.97mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 0.62mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B9 50ug | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 0.48ug | 20% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 16ug | 14% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 190mg | 15% |
| Copper, Cu 0.20mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.74mg | 16% |
| Magnesium, Mg 44mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 200mg | 16% |
| Potassium, K 360mg | 11% |
| Selenium, Se 16ug | 28% |
| Sodium, Na 1110mg | 74% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.70mg | 15% |
| Water | |
| Water 200g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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