Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

This Greek salad features spicy marinated feta cheese, couscous, and a zesty dressing that's perfect for summer parties.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
400 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat a skillet over low heat. Add oregano and chili powder to the dry, hot skillet; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix with olive oil. Pour over feta cheese and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the couscous and wrap it with plastic for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.
Step 4
Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing together. Pour over salad.
Step 5
Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.
Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed
  • 0.25 medium red onion, chopped
  • 0.25 cup pitted black olives
  • 0.25 cup pitted green olives

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