Viral Couscous Recipe
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
694 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Viral Couscous Recipe
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This couscous recipe is fresh, and perfect for a summer or fall pot luck or easy lunch. Full of fresh herbs and delicious flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups couscous
- 1 ½ cups cucumber diced
- 4 sprigs green onion sliced
- 1- 540 ml can lentils rinsed and strained
- ½ cup feta crumbled
- 1/3 cup pistachios chopped
- 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. minced onion
- 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh mint chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a rapid boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Add a dash of salt, drizzle some olive oil, and add the couscous.
- Stir briefly, place the lid on top, and turn off the heat.
- Set a timer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff up with a fork. Set aside and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ALL of the ingredients.
- Mix to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Enjoy another delicious take on the Jen Aniston Salad!!
Notes
- Notes
- Personalize this salad to fit your needs! You don’t like feta or are vegan? SWAP it for your favorite substitute! Add anything else you desire! Swap the couscous for quinoa to make this gluten-free! OR use this combination with whatever else, like orzo or fusilli pasta! This salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4
Calories
694kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
109.8g
(37%)
Protein
28.5g
(57%)
Fat
16.8g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4.6g
(23%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8.4g
Cholesterol
16.7mg
(6%)
Sodium
1060.9mg
(44%)
Fiber
11.5g
(46%)
Sugar
4.6g
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 694kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 109.8g | 37% |
| Protein | 28.5g | 57% |
| Fat | 16.8g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.4g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 16.7mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1060.9mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 11.5g | 46% |
| Sugar | 4.6g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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