ASPARAGUS, FETA AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Asparagus, Feta and Couscous Salad image

This elegant yet simple salad is lovely as a complement to a main course or on its own.

Provided by ABLOOM

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups couscous
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cook couscous according to package instructions. Put aside and allow to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, and feta with couscous. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper and toss to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 493.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g