Spinach, Couscous, and Feta Salad
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 cups dry couscous4 oz fresh baby spinach4 oz feta cheese, crumbled1/4 cup olive oiljuice from 1 lemonjuice from 1 lime1 tsp dry basil1 tsp dry mint1 tsp salt (or to taste)1/4 tsp white pepper (or to taste)
Prepare couscous as directed on package. Fluff with a fork and place in a large mixing bowl. Let cool in the refrigerator.
As couscous is cooling prepare dressing as follows:
Place olive oil, juices, basil, mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Allow to rest to hydrate spices.
Tear or chop spinach into bite-sized pieces.
Add spinach and feta cheese the cooled couscous and toss lightly to combine. Remix dressing, if necessary, and pour over couscous mixture. Toss lightly to coat.
Salad can be kept in the refrigerator for several days.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIMRODEL.
As couscous is cooling prepare dressing as follows:
Place olive oil, juices, basil, mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Allow to rest to hydrate spices.
Tear or chop spinach into bite-sized pieces.
Add spinach and feta cheese the cooled couscous and toss lightly to combine. Remix dressing, if necessary, and pour over couscous mixture. Toss lightly to coat.
Salad can be kept in the refrigerator for several days.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIMRODEL.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 265.8
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 13.5 mg
- Sodium: 510.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 8.0 g