Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 159.0
- Total Fat: 4.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 20.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Mediterranean Couscous Salad calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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*Note--this is not an original recipe, just something I have adapted.
1/2 c. whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove
1/4 c. julienned spinach
1/2 c. italian parsley, chopped
1/2 c. cucumber, chopped
1/2 (or a little more) cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Bring 1/2 cup of water to boil, add dry couscous. Turn off heat and cover immediately, let steam for 6 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add to couscous once it has cooled.
3. Add chopped shallots, spinach, parsley, and the garlic clove (minced). Mix well.
4. Add cucumbers and tomatoes. Toss.
Makes 4 side servings or 2 lunch portions.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALLISON_N.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add to couscous once it has cooled.
3. Add chopped shallots, spinach, parsley, and the garlic clove (minced). Mix well.
4. Add cucumbers and tomatoes. Toss.
Makes 4 side servings or 2 lunch portions.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALLISON_N.