Ingredients

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
2 medium cucumbers (cut into quarters)
1 1/2 cups green or purple grapes (halved)
3 green onions
15.5 oz. canned, low-sodium chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1/3 cup chopped, pit removed black or Kalamata olives
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1/2 cup chopped, fresh parsley
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 Tbsp. reduced-fat feta cheese crumbles (divided)

Directions

Using the microwave or a teapot, bring 1 ¼ cups water to a boil. Add into a medium-sized heatproof container, along with couscous. Stir together and cover with a lid or very tightly with plastic wrap. Let couscous sit for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel cucumbers. Quarter each cucumber and then cut into 1-inch chunks. Add into a large bowl. If desired, halve the grapes or add them whole into the bowl. Chop the scallions, about ¼ cup, and add into the bowl.
When couscous is finished, use a fork to fluff it and then add into the bowl along with the olives, chickpeas, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Use a large spoon or spatula to stir to combine. Serve, topping each portion with 1 tablespoon feta cheese.

Quick Tips
Cooking Tip: When using naturally salty food like feta cheese and olives, you don’t need to add extra salt into a dish.
Keep it Healthy: Canned items, like beans and vegetables, should be drained and rinsed with water in a colander to remove some of the salt added during the canning process.
Tip: English cucumber can be substituted for 2 medium regular cucumbers—English cucumbers, however, are often more expensive so only substitute if they are on sale.

4 Servings
Calories: 466 Per Serving, Protein: 17g Per Serving, Fiber: 14g Per Serving, Cost Per Serving: $3.03
Lunch 
Salad 
Vegetarian, Quick & Easy 
Mediterranean