Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

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This is a healthy vegetarian Greek recipe, that can be easily turned into vegan too if you replace the feta cheese with tofu.

Submitted by BroChef TV
Published on March 28, 2021
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

For the Spicy Feta:

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed

For the Couscous:

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup couscous

  • 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ medium red onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup pitted black olives

  • ¼ cup pitted green olives

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

For the Salad Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the couscous and wrap it with plastic for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.

  4. Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing together. Pour over salad.

  5. Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
28g Fat
29g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 667mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 181mg 14%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 239mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.