Best 8 Couscous With Sun Dried Tomatoes Feta Cheese And Mint Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey with our guide to crafting the perfect couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and refreshing mint. This vibrant Mediterranean dish bursts with a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a satisfying and wholesome meal. Embark on a sensory adventure as we unveil the secrets to creating this tantalizing dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO AND FETA



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Recipe VIDEO above. A 12 minute, no cook, giant Couscous Salad with sun dried tomato, feta, rocket / arugula, herbs and the added nutty tastiness of chickpeas. My shortcut-flavour tip is to use the oil from the sun dried tomato jar as the dressing - free flavour! The flavour pops from the sun dried tomato and feta are quite intense, so this truly is satisfying to have as a meal, or as a substantial side. This makes quite a lot - serves 5 as a main, or 8 - 10 as a side. Keeps very well.

Provided by Nagi

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups dried couscous ((Note 1))
1 1/4 cups / 315 ml boiled water
1 tsp vegetable stock powder ((or 1 cube crumbled) (Note 2))
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 tsp coriander powder (or cumin - I interchange)
400 g / 14 oz chickpeas (1 can) (, drained)
1/2 cup coriander (, finely chopped)
1/2 cup parsley (, finely chopped (or mint))
1 red onion (, chopped)
220 g / 7 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in OIL ((Note 3))
120 g / 4 oz rocket / arugula lettuce (, chopped into 5 cm / 2" pieces)
Zest of 1 large lemon
5 tbsp fresh lemon juice ((2 large lemons))
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
60 g / 2 oz feta (, crumbled)
Salt and pepper (, to taste)

Steps:

  • Place chickpeas, couscous, vegetable stock powder, coriander and garlic in a large bowl. Pour over hot water, shake to level out couscous (chickpeas should mostly settle on top). Cover with plate or cling wrap, set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Cool a bit.
  • Add coriander, parsley, onion, sun dried tomatoes (including all oil), rocket, lemon juice and black pepper. Sprinkle zest across surface. Toss well to combine.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with feta. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 183 g, Calories 260 kcal

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FETA



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This easy couscous recipe works well served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup shelled pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a dry, non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat, toast the pine nuts, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Be sure to watch them closely as they can burn quickly once they get hot. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, olive oil and kosher salt, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped green onion, and pine nuts. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS TABBOULEH WITH FRESH MINT & FETA



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Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains, such as barley or quinoa, also work well. -Elodie Rosinovsky, Brighton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, oil and seasonings. Drizzle over bean mixture. Add couscous; toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MINT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups (about 1 1/2 pints) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 kirby cucumbers, seeded, and diced
1 lemon, juiced
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups instant couscous (a 10-ounce box)
2 cups water
2 wide strips lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch cayenne
1/2 cup torn mint leaves, stems saved
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley, stems saved
3 scallions (white and green), chopped
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon juice in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of the salt. Set aside.
  • Put the couscous into a large bowl. Bring the water, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the remaining salt, cayenne, and herb stems to a boil over high heat. Pour the liquid over the couscous, stir to separate any clumps. Cover with a lid, plate, or plastic wrap, set aside for 5 minutes. Remove the zest and herb stems and fluff with a fork.
  • Add the tomato mixture, scallions, mint, parsley, and pine nuts. Drizzle the remaining oil over the salad, toss and serve.
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TOMATO FETA PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound fusilli (spirals) pasta
Kosher salt
Good olive oil
1 pound ripe tomatoes, medium-diced
3/4 cup good black olives, such as kalamata, pitted and diced
1 pound good feta cheese, medium-diced
6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 garlic clove, diced
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, feta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley, and toss well.

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE, AND MINT



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Make and share this Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mollyvf

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/2 cup minced sun-dried tomato packed in oil, with one tbs oil
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 4 tablespoons fresh basil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook couscous.
  • Transfer couscous to large bowl and add peas, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved oil, feta cheese, and mint.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 236.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.8

COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO



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A delicate, flavorful dish that will satisfy vegans and carnivores alike! Inspired by my family's deep Coptic Orthodox Christian tradition, this is a great meal alternative during strict fasting times. It contains no animal products or fats, but has enough flavor and visual impact to make you feel like you're not sacrificing a thing! I hope you will enjoy this recipe. Add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight!

Provided by Erin C. David

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Egyptian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 ¼ cups water
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
½ cup sliced black olives
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl, mix with sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 455.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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This light and lovely side dish features tangy flavors mellowed by easy-to-cook couscous. It really comes together in a snap and is scrumdilicious and healty (O.M.G !!! ) too. Recipe was found in Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magaizine. Enjoy !!!!

Provided by Buddybearr

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil )
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups couscous (uncooked )
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled )
1/4 cup fresh parsley (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano (minced or 1/2 tsp dried oregano )
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over tomatoes. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil and stir in couscous.
  • Remove saucepan with broth and couscous from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
  • Drain and chop tomatoes and add couscous.
  • Gently stir in remaining ingredients (feta cheese, parsley, oregano, lemon juice, tsp of water and olive oil)
  • Serve warmed or chilled and -- Manga ! .

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for sun-dried tomatoes that are plump and have a deep red color. Feta cheese should be creamy and tangy. And use fresh mint for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any sun-dried tomatoes on hand, you can use fresh tomatoes instead. Just roast them in the oven until they are slightly caramelized.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of feta cheese and mint to your liking. If you like a stronger flavor, add more feta. If you prefer a milder flavor, add less.
  • This dish is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Just bring it to room temperature before serving.
  • This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or roasted vegetables. Just add them to the couscous along with the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

This couscous salad with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and mint is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is light and refreshing, and it is packed with flavor. The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor, the feta cheese adds a creamy and salty flavor, and the mint adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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