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Fresh Spring Pea and Feta Couscous Salad

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A quick, fresh, and healthy salad combining fluffy couscous, sweet spring peas, tangy feta, and a lemony dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fine couscous (about 175g)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh spring peas, shelled (about 225g) or frozen peas thawed
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 110g)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (45ml)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon, about 45ml)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (mint or dill), chopped (optional)
  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring 1 ¼ cups (300ml) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt.
  2. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and let it steam for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
  4. If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath and drain well. If using frozen peas, thaw and drain thoroughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Finely chop the herbs and slice the green onions thinly.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous, peas, crumbled feta, herbs, and green onions.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed before serving.

Notes

Fluff couscous with a fork to prevent clumps and keep salad light. Blanch peas to enhance sweetness and maintain bright color. Add olive oil slowly to lemon juice when whisking dressing for better emulsification. Fold in feta gently at the end to keep creamy pockets. Salad can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

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Keywords: spring pea salad, feta couscous salad, healthy lunch, quick salad, vegetarian salad, easy recipe

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