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. Replace feta cheese with tofu for a vegan-friendly version.

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

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

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

Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.

Step 3

Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil; pour over couscous and wrap with plastic for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing; pour over salad.