Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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													This side salad is full of fresh and crunchy vegetables!
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                                Ingredients
- ¾ cup couscous
 - 1 tablespoon butter
 - ¾ cup water
 - 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
 - 1 cup sliced cucumber sliced
 - 1 red bell pepper chopped
 - ¼ cup Thinly sliced red onion
 - ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
 - ⅓ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
 
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 - 1 ½ teaspoons honey
 - 1 clove garlic minced
 - salt and pepper to taste
 
Instructions
- Bring water, butter and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add couscous, stir and cover. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
 - Meanwhile, place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
 - Place couscous in a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Allow to cool completely.
 - Add remaining salad ingredients and dressing. Toss to combine and serve.
 
Notes
- Substitute cooked quinoa or rice for couscous if you'd prefer.
 - Add any fresh (or even roasted) vegetable to this recipe. Chopped spinach or kale are delicious additions.
 - Try adding a little lemon zest for an extra bit of flavor!
 - Ensure you use a light tasting olive oil as some extra virgin olive oils can have a bitter taste. Use any oil you have on hand, try vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, or canola oil.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												340
																									(17%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												33g
																									(11%)
																																			
												Protein  
												7g
																									(14%)
																																			
												Fat  
												20g
																									(31%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												6g
																									(30%)
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												19mg
																									(6%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												178mg
																									(7%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												292mg
																									(8%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												3g
																									(12%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												6g
																									(12%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												1827IU
																									(37%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												52mg
																									(58%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												85mg
																									(9%)
																																			
												Iron  
												1mg
																									(6%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340 | 17% | 
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% | 
| Protein | 7g | 14% | 
| Fat | 20g | 31% | 
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% | 
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% | 
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% | 
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% | 
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | 
| Sugar | 6g | 12% | 
| Vitamin A | 1827IU | 37% | 
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% | 
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% | 
| Iron | 1mg | 6% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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