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Mediterranean Israeli couscous salad with cucumber, tomatoes, feta, mint, and sunflower seeds

Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad with Feta, Mint & Lemon

Fresh Mediterranean Israeli couscous salad with cucumber, tomatoes, feta, mint, sunflower seeds, lemon, and olive oil. An easy, flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Israeli couscous according to the package directions. Drain if needed and let cool
  • Dice the cucumber and tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and fresh mint.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooled couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, mint, and sunflower seeds.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
  • Gently toss everything together until well combined.
  • Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes if desired, allowing the flavors to come together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
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