Couscous Arugula Strawberry Salad
Couscous Arugula Strawberry Salad is a light but satisfying recipe for two that works beautifully for lunch or a simple dinner. The couscous gives the salad substance, the arugula adds a peppery edge, the strawberries soften everything with sweetness, the feta adds the necessary protein and the poppy seeds take care of a slight crunch. It is a fresh, small-batch salad that feels lively and balanced from the first bite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pearl couscous
- 1 cups strawberries
- 2 ounces arugula
- 3.5 ounces feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to the directions on the packaging and completely cool.
- Wash the arugula and the strawberries.
- Hull the strawberries and quarter them.
- Crumble the feta cheese.
- Mix white wine vinegar, honey, mustard and oil and whisk them into a dressing. Add salt and pepper and poppy seeds and mix again.
- Add all ingredients into a bowl, add the dressing and mix to coat.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 587mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g