Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

a quick twist on this middle Eastern classic

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

362
calories
11g
fat
52g
carbohydrate
15g
protein
15mg
cholesterol
657mg
sodium
Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

Recipe Description

I came up with this Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta recipe recently when I was craving this Middle Eastern classic salad. Halfway through my meal prep, I realised I had all the ingredients to make a classic tabbouleh except for one – bulgar wheat. Luckily I had couscous at hand so I substituted it and do you know what? I think I prefer my version now!

Tabbouleh is a traditional vegetarian Lebanese dish – it is full of fresh zingy flavors like parsley and mint. You could easily omit the feta cheese and make this recipe vegan if you like.

To make my Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the couscous

    10 min
    Step 1 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the couscous and stir. Remove the pan from the heat and cover. Allow to stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork.

  2. 2

    Combine chickpeas, tomato and cucumber.

    1 min
    Step 2 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    In a large salad bowl, mix the chickpeas, tomato and cucumber together.

  3. 3

    Prepare the dressing

    1 min
    Step 3 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, herbs and seasonings together in a separate bowl.

  4. 4

    Dress the salad mix

    1 min
    Step 4 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    Drizzle the dressing over chickpea mixture.

  5. 5

    Add couscous

    2 min
    Step 5 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint FetaStep 5 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    Add the couscous and mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.

  6. 6

    Chill

    30 min
    Step 6 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

  7. 7

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 7 - Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint Feta

    Add a garnish of feta cheese and serve.

This Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta is a fresh zingy salad which is perfect as a side dish or a packed lunch. Try it out soon and remember to tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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