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Viral Couscous Recipe

This couscous recipe is fresh, and perfect for a summer or fall pot luck or easy lunch. Full of fresh herbs and delicious flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 694 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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
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  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a rapid boil in a medium-sized pot.
  2. Add a dash of salt, drizzle some olive oil, and add the couscous.
  3. Stir briefly, place the lid on top, and turn off the heat.
  4. Set a timer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid and fluff up with a fork. Set aside and allow to cool.
  6. In a large bowl, combine ALL of the ingredients.
  7. Mix to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. 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

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

% 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.