Tomato salad with pearl couscous and feta
A fresh, bright pearl couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumber and feta.
Servings 4 people
Calories 270kcal
Ingredients
- 150 ml pearl couscous
- 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced
- 1-2 shallots, finely sliced
- 100 g feta, cut into cubes
- 7 stalks basil, leaves picked
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated or crushed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions, then rinse in cold water. Leave to drain well in a sieve.
- Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the vinaigrette and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Put the couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, feta and basil in a bowl with the vinaigrette and toss well.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and keep the salad in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg