Description
A refreshing Pea Feta Couscous Salad that combines fresh peas, creamy feta cheese, and fluffy couscous.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine couscous and boiling water. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- In a separate pot, cook the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Add the peas to the couscous.
- Stir in feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pea Feta Couscous Salad