Colorful Couscous Lunch Box with Feta and Corn

A colorful couscous salad with bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, corn and feta that is easy to prepare ahead and pack cold in lunch boxes. Mild in flavor and quick to make.

By yumbelo · 4 servings · 25 minutes

Colorful Couscous Lunch Box with Feta and Corn

Ingredients

  • 250 g Couscous
  • 350 ml Water
  • 2 Stück red bell pepper
  • 1 Stück cucumber
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Dose corn (from a can, drained)
  • 150 g feta cheese
  • 3 EL olive oil
  • 2 EL lemon juice
  • 1 Bund parsley
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  1. Bring the water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Put the couscous in a large bowl, pour the boiling water over it, cover and let it soak for 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool completely.
  3. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and cut it into small cubes. Wash the cucumber and also dice it. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Drain the corn and let it drain well. Cut the feta into small cubes.
  5. Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Finely chop the parsley.
  6. Mix the cooled couscous with the vegetables, corn, feta and parsley. Stir in the dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Divide the salad among four lunch boxes or bowls. Store well covered in the refrigerator until the next day.