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A delicious and easy anytime salad to throw together last minute and impress your guests!
We found this salad idea on Instagram and instantly knew we had to try it. The lemon feta flavors are all classic and yummy. The couscous salad makes this salad hearty yet light. You can easily sub in orzo pasta, quinoa or wheat berries!
This salad is perfect for add ins like canned tuna fish, a hard boiled egg or two, air fryer salmon or some shredded chicken breast. A simple healthy meal is then created and enjoyed!
You can use any type of thin cut lettuce for this salad. You can also sub in shaved parmesan for the feta if you like. Next time I might add walnuts or pine nuts to this salad too for a little crunch!
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Simple Lemon Arugula Couscous Feta Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 5 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tbs honey
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- salt and pepper, to taste
Salad:
- 1½ cups (256.5 g) uncooked pearl couscous
- 5 oz (141.75 g) baby arugula
- 4 Persian cucumbers,, sliced
- 1/3 cup (45 g) Kalamata olives
- 5 oz (141.75 g) feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk together until it thickens. Taste and adjust lemon tang or salt if needed.
- Cook your couscous as per package instructions. Once cooked and slightly cooled, add it to the large bowl with the dressing. Along with the baby arugula, cucumber, olives and feta. Toss all to coat with dressing.
Really enjoyed this salad. Simple to make! I did switch up the greens. Used mixed instead of only augural…only because my husband isn’t a fan. bonus was he really liked the salad a lot!
This salad was absolutely delicious. Such an easy salad to make and my children devoured it. This will be a staple in our home for sure. I would have never thought to add couscous into a salad.
I’m just devouring this amazing salad. Followed the recipe just as it is. So simple, so fresh, so delicious and nutritious. I love your recipes and this one is my new favourite. Thank you for sharing your amazing kitchen x
Hi Virginia, It’s amazing yes! Thanks to you for trying the recipes out in your kitchen! I hope you have a great day!
I made this evening with red quinoa and used freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. Everything else as per recipe- was delicious. Will make again
Hi Paula, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Haven’t tried the salad, but I plan on it mostly because I love the ingredients. Everything‘s delicious And I don’t have to turn on the oven.
Hi Shalom, same here, love that aspect of it! Enjoy!