Description
Cherry Walnut Couscous Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish with sweet cherries, crunchy walnuts, creamy feta, and citrus dressing. It works perfectly for light meals, picnics, or as a flavorful side.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ cups Israeli couscous
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup black olives, pitted
½ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook couscous in a saucepan according to package directions until tender then allow it to cool
2. Transfer cooled couscous to a large bowl and fluff to separate grains
3. Add cherries olives toasted walnuts feta parsley and thyme
4. In a small bowl mix olive oil lemon juice salt and pepper
5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated
6. Adjust seasoning and serve chilled or at room temperature
Notes
Toast walnuts lightly for better flavor and crunch
Cool couscous before mixing to prevent cheese from melting
Serve as a main dish or side
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor balance
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315