Cucumber Feta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Cucumber Feta Salad is anything but boring! With fluffy couscous, crisp veggies, chickpeas, and tangy feta, it’s all tied together with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Light, fresh, and seriously delicious!

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: cucumber feta salad

Servings: servings (as a side)

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.12

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

Salad

1 cup pearl couscous
1-1/2 cups English/salad cucumbers cut into half moons
1 large ripe avocado diced
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic optional
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 lemon freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Zest and juice lemon to get 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest and 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare couscous according to package directions (see note 1). Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
To the cooled couscous, add cucumbers, avocado, chickpeas, parsley, and feta. Shake the dressing and drizzle over salad. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately.

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Notes

Note 1: Israeli couscous (or pearled couscous) is essential for the right texture. Follow package directions for cooking and seasoning. (Boil 1-1/2 cups water with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp olive oil. Add couscous, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender.)

Note 2: English cucumbers are best for flavor and texture. Unlike regular cucumbers, they have a more vibrant flavor and retain their shape and crispness better.

Storage: Once dressed, this salad doesn’t keep well as the avocado browns and the dressing wilts the veggies. Only dress what you plan to eat. This salad does not freeze well.

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