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Vegetable Couscous Salad
This Vegetable Couscous Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and feta cheese, then tossed in a simple lemon garlic vinaigrette. A perfect side dish for family gatherings and holidays!
Servings:
8
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Others
Ingredients
Salad
- ¾ c. couscous about 3 c. cooked, uncooked
- 1 c. asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, fresh
- 1 c. yellow squash sliced and quartered
- 1 c. grape tomatoes cut in half
- 2 Tbsp. basil chopped, fresh
- 6 oz. feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. golden balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Blanch asparagus and yellow squash by placing in boiling water 2 minutes, then running under cold water.
- Combine cooked couscous, blanched vegetables, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and crumbled feta cheese in a large serving bowl.
- Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a container with a lid.
- Shake vigorously and pour over couscous mixture.
- Toss to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
362mg
(15%)
Potassium
268mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.