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!

  • 27 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 15 Ingredients

Maple vinaigrette couscous salad with feta, chickpeas and herbs

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:

1 tbsp mustard
16g
2 tbsp vinegar
30g
2 tbsp olive oil
27g
2 tbsp maple syrup
40g
2/3 cup couscous
120g
1/4 cup parsley
22g
3 tbsp chives
9g
4 oz feta cheese
110g
1 tsp salt
6g
1.50 cups chickpeas
360g
2 tomatoes
140g
1/2 onion
36g
1 dash salt
0.40g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g
1/2 cucumber
150g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Couscous:
- 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.
2. Make the Maple Vinaigrette:
- 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.
3. Prepare the Vegetables and Herbs:
- Dice the tomatoes and cucumber.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Chop the spearmint and chives.
4. Combine the Ingredients:
- 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.
5. Add Feta and Season:
- 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.
6. Serve:
- 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 Size270 grams
Energy
Calories 210kcal10%
Protein
Protein 10g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 24g7%
Fiber 5g14%
Sugar 4.52g5%
Fat
Fat 15g18%
Saturated 4.95g16%
Cholesterol 24mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 60ug6%
Choline 33mg6%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg22%
Vitamin B3 0.97mg6%
Vitamin B6 0.62mg36%
Vitamin B9 50ug12%
Vitamin B12 0.48ug20%
Vitamin C 8mg9%
Vitamin E 0.47mg3%
Vitamin K 16ug14%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 190mg15%
Copper, Cu 0.20mg23%
Iron, Fe 1.74mg16%
Magnesium, Mg 44mg11%
Phosphorus, P 200mg16%
Potassium, K 360mg11%
Selenium, Se 16ug28%
Sodium, Na 1110mg74%
Zinc, Zn 1.70mg15%
Water
Water 200g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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