Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Frozen herbs are often more affordable and retain flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are typically less expensive and still add flavor.

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Cook couscous according to package instructions.

Drain and rinse couscous under cold water to fully cool, then let drain and dry.

Toss couscous in the marinade.

Add cucumber, scallions, dill, and parsley to the couscous.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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