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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Source: dLife

Quick, crisp, and refreshing, this must-try couscous salad features assorted vegetables and beans and is flavored with garlic, mint, and lemon juice.

Rating:
Prep Time:	25 minutes
Cook Time:	7 minutes
Difficulty:	Easy

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	252.8

Total Carbs	41.0 g

Dietary Fiber	4.9 g

Sugars	2.5 g

Total Fat	6.0 g

Saturated Fat	0.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.9 g

Potassium	180.4 mg

Protein	8.0 g

Sodium	342.4 mg

Dietary Exchanges 6.0 Fat, 0.7 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 2.2 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth 0.5
0 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1.3333
1.3333 cup Couscous, dry 0.5
0 1/2 cup fresh chopped green onion 0.3333
0.3333 cup chopped parsley 2.0
2 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped 3.0
3 tbsp fresh mint 1.0
1 cup canned cannellini beans 1.0
1 cup chopped tomato 4.0
4 oz roasted red peppers with brine 3.0
3 oz pitted calamata olives 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2.0
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1.5
1 1/2 tsp paprika 0.5
0 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper

Directions

Using a saucepan, bring the chicken broth and garlic to a boil.
Add couscous and stir. Remove from heat and cover for 7 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the green onion, parsley, cucumber, mint, beans, tomato, roasted pepper, and olives to the couscous; mix well.
Using a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika. Toss with the couscous mixture.
Add the feta, if desired.
Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate