Couscous, feta, pomegranate, and herbs combine for a refreshing, colorful Mediterranean dish in just 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 180 g couscous
02 - 240 ml boiling water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Dairy
04 - 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
→ Fruits & Vegetables
05 - 150 g pomegranate seeds
06 - 50 g cucumber, diced
07 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 10 g fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 10 g fresh mint, chopped
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine couscous and salt in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over the couscous, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff grains with a fork to separate.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Add cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and pomegranate seeds to the fluffed couscous.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to evenly combine.
05 - Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly to distribute. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
