Cherry Walnut Couscous Salad Fresh and Easy Recipe

This Cherry Walnut Couscous Salad Fresh and Easy Recipe combines fresh cherries, crunchy walnuts, and feta for a delightful salad.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 315 kcal

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1.5 cups Israeli couscous
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup black olives, pitted
0.5 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped Toast walnuts lightly for better flavor and crunch
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Cook couscous in a saucepan according to package directions until tender then allow it to cool
Transfer cooled couscous to a large bowl and fluff to separate grains
Add cherries, olives, toasted walnuts, feta, parsley, and thyme
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated
Adjust seasoning and serve chilled or at room temperature

Cool couscous before mixing to prevent cheese from melting. Serve as a main dish or side. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor balance.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 315kcal

Keyword Cherry Walnut Couscous Salad, easy recipe, Fresh Recipe, Mediterranean, salad

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!