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Spring Couscous Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Fresh Spring Couscous Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Bliss

A vibrant Spring Couscous Salad with Feta Vinaigrette, featuring fresh ingredients that's quick and nutritious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous Provides a hearty base
  • 1 cup Asparagus Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Peas Fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Pistachios Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 handful Parsley Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Microgreens For garnish
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Good quality recommended
  • juice of 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup is a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt & Pepper To enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pearl couscous according to package instructions (8-10 minutes in boiling salted water). Drain and fluff with a fork.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes until bright green. Stir in peas and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix feta, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine couscous, sautéed veggies, chopped pistachios, and parsley. Toss gently.
  5. Drizzle feta vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat.
  6. Serve the salad chilled, warm, or at room temperature, garnished with microgreens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make vinaigrette fresh just before serving. Toast nuts for extra flavor and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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