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Couscous Salad with Feta

Published: Jul 23, 2021 · Modified: Apr 7, 2026 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

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I found this super quick to make couscous salad with feta recipe on the BBC Good Food website.   I had a new bag of couscous in the cupboard and some feta left over from other recipes and was looking for some inspiration.   The addition of pesto really appealed so decided to give it a try.

The pesto flavour throughout the salad is delicious along with the salty hits of feta and the fresh crunch from the cucumber, peppers and spring onions.

It's a great dish to serve at a buffet, at a BBQ or to take on a picnic.   Leftovers are great to enjoy for lunch too.

Tips

  • I normally use green pesto, however, try it with red pesto for a change.
  • This couscous salad with feta recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.

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How to make this Couscous Salad with Feta

Ingredients

  • 100g couscous
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 pepper, any colour
  • 0.5 cucumber
  • 50g feta cheese, cubed
  • 2 tbsp pesto (see Tips)
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, to serve

Instructions

  1. Tip the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for 10 mins until fluffy and all the stock has been absorbed.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the spring onions and pepper, and dice the cucumber. Add these to the couscous, fork through the pesto, stir in the feta, then transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle over the pine nuts, to serve.

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Couscous salad with feta in clear bowl

Couscous Salad with Feta

By: Deborah
The pesto flavour throughout the salad is delicious along with salty hits of feta and crunch from the vegetables.
PREP: 2 minutes mins
COOK: 10 minutes mins
TOTAL: 12 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients

  • 100 g (3.5 oz) couscous
  • 200 ml (⅞ cup) vegetable stock
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 pepper any colour
  • 0.5 cucumber
  • 50 g (1.8 oz) feta cheese cubed
  • 2 tbsp pesto see Notes
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts to serve

Instructions

  • Tip the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for 10 mins until fluffy and all the stock has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, slice the spring onions and pepper, and dice the cucumber. Add these to the couscous, fork through the pesto, stir in the feta, then transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle over the pine nuts, to serve.

Notes

  • I normally use green pesto, however, try it with red pesto for a change.
  • This couscous salad with feta recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 911IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS barbecue, BBQ, buffet, couscous salad, feta, picnic, sharing food, vegetarian
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