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Couscous Salad
A fresh and nutritious salad centered around tasty Moroccan couscous.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup dry Moroccan couscous
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 clove
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Right when it reaches a boil, remove from heat and stir in couscous and salt. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over the couscous, fluff with a fork, and let cool for about 10 minutes in a salad bowl. Toss occasionally to reduce sticking.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
- To the bowl with couscous, add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over everything and toss to evenly coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
866IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.