Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

This Greek salad with couscous and spicy feta cheese recipe features a zesty dressing and the option to swap feta 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 skillet over low heat. Add dried oregano and chili powder; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pour seasoned oil over feta cheese in a bowl; marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Off heat, stir in couscous. Cover the saucepan; set aside until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Whisk ¼ cup oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce together in a bowl; toss into couscous salad.

Step 5

Place marinated feta on top couscous salad.