Spring Couscous Salad

Spring Couscous Salad

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Vegetarian

MAKES: serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

  • 1-1/2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous

  • 1-1/2 cups cucumbers, chopped

  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped

  • 3 cups arugula

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds

  • 1/4 cup pepitas

  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 Tbsp honey

  • Sea salt to taste


Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Turn off heat. Add peas, cover until bright green, then immediately remove and place in ice bath to stop further cooking. Drain peas.

  2. Gently combine couscous, peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, arugula, Feta, basil, cilantro, hemp seeds and pepitas.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and sea salt until combined. Pour over salad and toss.

  4. Divide into 3 even servings.