Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons tahini paste

¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

½ teaspoon asafoetida powder

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1 ½ cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ cups couscous

½ cup diced tomato

¼ cup diced red bell pepper

¼ cup diced green bell pepper

¼ cup canned green beans

diced

½ cup cooked chickpeas

½ cup diced Persian cucumbers

¼ cup green olives

pitted and quartered

¼ cup roasted peanuts

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Make a dressing by whisking together the lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil tahini paste mint asafoetida powder and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the water with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir the couscous into the water; cover for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place the couscous in a large bowl. Mix the diced tomato red bell pepper green bell pepper green beans chickpeas cucumber olives and peanuts into the couscous. While stirring slowly pour the dressing into the mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 369

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.9g 20%

Carbohydrates: 44.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 17.7g 27%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 668.1IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 25.9mg 43%

Folate: 53.1mcg 13%

Calcium: 72.5mg 7%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 52.2mg 19%

Potassium: 294.9mg 8%

Sodium: 722.2mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 159.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.