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overhead view of bowl of fruit couscous salad with herbs and feta.
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Fruit couscous salad with herbs and feta

Fresh fruit, herbs and a simple citrusy dressing make this Israeli couscous salad bright and fresh.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 or more as side
Calories: 771kcal
Author: Caroline
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup pearl couscous also called Israeli couscous
  • 1 ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup watermelon diced
  • 1 nectarine or peach
  • 3 oz feta
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or a little more to taste
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or a little more to taste
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup mint roughly chopped volume (fresh)
  • ¼ cup parsley roughly chopped volume (fresh)
  • ½ cup blueberries

Instructions

  • Warm the first amount of olive oil in a small-medium pot/pan over a medium low heat then toast the couscous until lightly brown. It should take just a couple minutes. Reduce heat a little then add the water, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the water is absorbed, around 10 minutes - check towards the end, it should be very slightly chewy but not too soft or firm in the middle. If it seems too firm, add a splash more water.
  • While the couscous is cooking, dice the watermelon and nectarine (or peach) into relatively small bite-sized pieces. Chop or break up the feta into small chunks.
  • When the couscous has cooked, remove from heat and transfer the couscous to a bowl to help it cool more quickly, and for mixing with other ingredients. Add the lemon juice, olive oil and a few grinds of salt and pepper and toss so it is well-coated. Set it aside to cool as you chop the mint and parsley.
  • Once the couscous has cooled, add the chopped watermelon, nectarine, feta, herbs and blueberries. If you like, add a little extra olive oil and lemon juice. Gently toss everything together to mix then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1758IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg
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