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Spring Pea Feta Couscous Salad

Spring Pea Feta Couscous Salad: A Refreshing Delight!

Spring Pea Feta Couscous Salad is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of spring with its creamy feta, sweet peas, and crunchy walnuts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 281

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup couscous could use pearl couscous or quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen peas fresh peas can be a substitute
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley can use mint for a twist
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese dairy-free cheese can be used
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts can substitute with pecans
For the Basil Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup basil leaves fresh basil is best
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot can use red onion as a substitute
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey maple syrup can be used for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar apple cider vinegar can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust based on spice preference
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • small pot
  • Large serving bowl
  • blender or food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water or chicken broth to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cool slightly.
  2. In a small pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 cup of frozen peas. Blanch for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, peas, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ½ cup crumbled feta, and ¼ cup chopped walnuts. Toss gently to mix.
  4. In a blender, combine 1 cup basil leaves, ¼ cup olive oil, chopped shallot, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Blend until smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently. For chilled servings, refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the vinaigrette separate until ready to serve.

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