Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It's a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ⅔ cup boiling water
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cucumber, diced
• ⅓ cup couscous
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the couscous and cranberries in a heatproof bowl. Pour in the boiling water, and stir with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork, and fold in the cucumber and feta cheese. Season to taste with balsamic vinaigrette and salt.