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Spicy Greek Couscous Salad
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Spicy Greek Couscous Salad

Course Appetizer, Meal, Side
Keyword Jalapeno Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 519kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 1 celery stick
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 inches cucumber
  • ½ cup cress
  • 1 fresh red chili pepper you can choose according to taste/heat tolerance
  • 1 package feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh olives optional

Instructions

  • Add the couscous to a small bowl and combine with salt, pepper, and chopped chili pepper.
  • Cover with the boiling water then sit aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Finely chop the red onion, cucumber, and celery then combine with the cress.
  • Add the white wine vinegar and olive oil to the salad and stir in the cooked couscous.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and arrange cubes feta on top.
  • Serve warm, or chill for an hour then serve. Your choice!

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Notes

Try adding some lemon juice and some fresh olives for an even more authentic greek flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 31mg