Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful and wholesome Greek salad infused with the irresistible flavors of couscous and spicy feta cheese. This vibrant dish combines the freshness of crisp vegetables, the nutty texture of couscous, and the piquant kick of feta cheese, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and delectable aromas, this Greek salad is sure to impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect Greek salad with couscous and spicy feta cheese.
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ZESTY GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
This recipe is on the Near East plain couscous box. I'm certain that most of the couscous flavors would work just as well in this recipe. It's a bit different than the others posted, so I'm adding it to Recipezaar.
Provided by dogsandwoods
Time 4h30m
Yield 10 cups, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter or olive oil, and adding black pepper to water.
- In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
- Chill at least four hours.
- Just before serving, stir in feta cheese. Or, you may top with feta cheese as a garnish.
- May be served over romaine lettuce or fresh spinach.
- May be used as a vegan recipe if served without the cheese.
- Cooking time is minimum chilling time.
GREEK SALAD WITH COUSCOUS AND SPICY FETA CHEESE
This is a healthy vegetarian Greek recipe, that can be easily turned into vegan too if you replace the feta cheese with tofu.
Provided by BroChef TV
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over low heat. Add oregano and chili powder to the dry, hot skillet; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix with olive oil. Pour over feta cheese and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the couscous and wrap it with plastic for 10 minutes.
- Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.
- Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing together. Pour over salad.
- Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
GREEK-INSPIRED SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD
A light and refreshing shrimp salad with Israeli couscous.
Provided by Ashley DeStefano
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is completely absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon into a large bowl to cool slightly.
- Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 145.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 805.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Add cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, olives and green onions to couscous; stir in dressing. Gently stir in cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
I'm not sure just where I got this recipe, but I've been fixing it for a long, long time, most often with bulgur wheat instead of the couscous. Prep time does not include setting time in the fridge.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl, cover with hot water, and let stand 10-15 minutes or until softened.
- Drain well, and coarsely chop.
- Add couscous, cucumber, radishes, parsley, basil, feta, and pine nuts, and toss lightly to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Set aside for 5 minutes for flavor to develop.
- Slowly add olive oil while continuing to whisk briskly.
- Pour over couscous mixture, and toss to blend.
- Cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Taste, and adjust seasonings before serving.
- For some reason, this salad dissipates flavors like you wouldnt believe.
- You will probably need more of most dressing ingredients, especially more lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper; but dont add them into the initial dressing mix.
- Add after the dish has set for a while.
- Variation: Replace couscous with coarse bulgur wheat, preferably#3 (very coarse), available at middle-eastern markets and some specialty food stores.
- To prepare, thoroughly rinse 1 cup bulgur in a strainer under running water.
- Place in a medium bowl, cover with very hot tap water, add 1 Tsp salt, mix thoroughly, and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly, and use as noted above for couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 461.5, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4, Protein 12.2
GREEK FETA SALAD
With juicy tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives slightly marinated in a red wine vinaigrette, this light and refreshing salad is just right for those hot spring and summer days. -Jill Bowers, Huntington, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a serving platter, layer tomatoes and onion. Top with feta cheese and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and oregano; drizzle over salad. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CUCUMBER GREEK SALAD WITH COUSCOUS
Toss up some fresh veggies, chicken and feta cheese for a tasty Cucumber Greek Salad with Couscous. This cucumber Greek salad is waiting for you to try it!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, mint and 1 Tbsp. dressing.
- Spoon couscous into 6 shallow bowls; top with cucumber mixture and remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and cucumbers. If your tomatoes are not very flavorful, you can add a teaspoon of sugar to the dressing to balance out the acidity.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme instead.
- To make the spicy feta cheese, simply crumble the feta cheese into a bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- If you don't have any couscous on hand, you can use quinoa or rice instead.
- This salad is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This Greek salad with couscous and spicy feta cheese is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of the fresh vegetables, the tangy dressing, and the spicy feta cheese is simply irresistible. This salad is also very easy to make, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
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