This Hearty Bean and Couscous Salad with Feta is my go-to for an easy meal prep lunch! It’s packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. You’re going to love it… keep scrolling for the recipe.
Easy Meal Prep Lunch Must-Haves
Now, when it comes to an easy meal prep lunch, I have two nonnegotiables:
- It needs to be even more delicious as leftovers.
- It needs to stay fresh for longer than one day!
My Hearty Bean and Couscous Salad checks both those boxes, plus so much more. It’s filling (thanks to the fiber and protein from the beans!) and packed with flavor. What else? Well, it takes less 20 minutes of prep to make four servings for the week. That’s just five minutes of work per meal – incredible! And if that wasn’t enough, I’ve topped it with the most delicious homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing that highlights all the light and fresh flavors of this meal.
Hearty Bean Salad with Couscous & Feta ~ Delicious Meal Prep Lunches!
This Hearty Bean and Couscous Salad with Feta is my go-to for an easy meal prep lunch! It’s packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. You’re going to love it. Find the recipe below.
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dressing ingredients:
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1.5 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad ingredients:
- one 15 ounce can organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- one 15 ounce can organic white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pearl couscous, cooked as directed
- 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled & diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk/shake vigorously until fully combined. Set aside
- Add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until everything is evenly coated
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving
- Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days in an airtight container
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Ingredients and Substitutions for Bean and Couscous
Want more protein? If so, then a cup or 2 of shredded or diced rotisserie chicken.
How to eat? Well, I love to enjoy this by the spoonful. You could also eat as dip with your favorite crackers or chips.
If you don’t like couscous, then rice, orzo, or a chickpea pasta (like Banza) would work great here.
Don’t want to make your own vinaigrette? I get it! No doubt, lots of premade salad dressings would go great here. I recommend something light to compliment the flavors of the dish. For example, a Greek dressing is perfect! Even a nice drizzle of white balsamic to make things super simple.
If you make this Hearty Bean and Couscous Salad, then I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over Instagram (@hungry.blonde), TikTok and Pinterest! xoxo GG
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