Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It’s a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast.

Original recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup couscous
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
salt to taste

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    15 mins

Directions

  1. Place the couscous and cranberries in a heatproof bowl. Pour in the boiling water, and stir with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork, and fold in the cucumber and feta cheese. Season to taste with balsamic vinaigrette and salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 216 kcal
Carbohydrates: 41.5 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Fat: 3.8 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 5.3 g
Sodium: 364 mg