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Spring Pea Feta Couscous Salad

Spring Pea Feta Couscous Salad: A Delightful Spring Twist

A refreshing Spring Pea Feta Couscous Salad packed with creamy feta, sweet peas, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Couscous Base
  • 1 cup Couscous Opt for regular, not pearl couscous.
  • 1 cup Water or Chicken Broth Use for cooking the couscous.
For the Salad Mix
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas can enhance texture when in season.
  • ½ cup Chopped Parsley Mint is a lovely alternative.
  • ½ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Swap for dairy-free feta for vegan option.
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts Pecans can be used as a substitute.
For the Homemade Basil Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Basil Leaves Feel free to mix in mint.
  • cup Olive Oil Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1 finely chopped Shallot Red onion can be a substitute.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Replace with maple syrup for vegan.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute.
  • pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water or chicken broth to a rolling boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for about 10 minutes until liquid absorbs.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup of frozen peas and cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green. Transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking, then drain.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fluffed couscous, blanched peas, ½ cup chopped parsley, ½ cup crumbled feta, and ½ cup chopped walnuts. Toss gently.
  4. In a blender, combine ¼ cup basil leaves, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 finely chopped shallot, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar. Blend until smooth.
  5. Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over the salad mixture, tossing gently. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, store the dressing separately to keep salad fresh. Tweak the vinaigrette sweetness and acidity to your taste before serving.

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