Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad). This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It's a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

Ingredients

⅓ cup couscous

⅓ cup dried cranberries

⅔ cup boiling water

½ cucumber

diced

2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

or to taste

salt to taste

Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Place the couscous and cranberries in a heatproof bowl. Pour in the boiling water and stir with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and fold in the cucumber and feta cheese. Season to taste with balsamic vinaigrette and salt.

Nutritional Information

Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 215.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 41.5g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 14.4g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 8.4mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 92.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 12.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 63.9mg 6%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 21.8mg 8%

Potassium: 128mg 4%

Sodium: 170.1mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 33.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.