Minted Summer Couscous with Watermelon and Feta- Simply Ancient Grains
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A light, summery grain salad combining fluffy couscous infused with saffron and lime, topped with fresh watermelon, mint, celery and crumbly feta. Perfect alongside grilled proteins or eaten alone on warm days.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous (not pearl couscous)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of saffron (optional)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 to 3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for finishing
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups seedless watermelon, 3/4" cubed
- 1/2 cup celery, cut 1/4" thick
- 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (Maria suggest sheep's milk)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 521mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 149mg
- Calcium
- 117mg
- Iron
- 0.38mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 521MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.