Lemony Peach Couscous Salad
This vibrant lemony peach couscous salad is a summertime favorite with juicy peaches, fresh herbs, delectable cherry tomatoes, and citrusy lemon. Enjoy for lunch in the sun or bring to a summer party!
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pearl couscous uncooked
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 medium ripe peaches sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped mint
- 3-4 oz crumbled feta cheese* choose dairy-free if vegan
Lemony Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook the couscous: Bring water and salt to a boil in a small/medium pot. Stir in the couscous until combined, then turn off down to simmer, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. (Check package instructions to ensure proper cooking time depending on what couscous you are using). Gently fluff with a fork.1.5 cups pearl couscous, 1.5 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt
- Make your lemon vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl or shake together in a sealed glass container or jar until combined.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp garlic powder , 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp salt
- Assemble to salad: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour the vinaigrette evenly on top. Toss until evenly combined.Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired.15 oz can of chickpeas , 2 medium ripe peaches, 1/2 cup red onion, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley , 3-4 oz crumbled feta cheese*, 1/4 cup freshly chopped mint
- Serve: Serve right away or refrigerate in a airtight glass container for up to 3 days.
Notes
⭐️If you love feta, add the 4 oz , otherwise add around 3 oz or adjust to taste.
Tips:
-Naturally this salad will dry out a little bit the longer it sits in the fridge. If you are making it for a party, I recommend making it the day of for optimal freshness. If you need to add more moisture back to the salad, add a little bit of olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg