Three Bean Couscous Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 299.4
  • Total Fat: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 109.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 8.2 g

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Introduction

Great for lunch or dinner on the go. Great for lunch or dinner on the go.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 1/2 Cups Water
    1 1/2 Cups dry couscous
    1 (15 oz) Can of mixed beans (kidney, pinto & black) - Drained
    1 large carrots, diced
    3 celery stalk, diced
    1 bunch green onions, chopped
    1/2 cup parsley, minced
    1/2 cup cilantro, minced
    1/4 cup mint, minced

    Marinade:
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/8 cup canola oil
    1 tbsp champagne wine vinegar
    1 tbsp lemon juice
    4 gloves garlic, minced or crushed
    1 tsp clery seed
    1/2 tsp dried oregano
    1/2 tsp pepper
    2 tbsp honey

    + Feta Cheese (Optional, Not Included in Nutritional Data)

Directions

Place couscous in large glass bowl. Bring water to a boil and then pour over couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove lid and let cool.

Place chopped vegetables and fresh herbs in bowl and mix well. Add cooled couscous. Pour marinade over entire bowl and mix again. Eat warm with 1 tbsp feta cheese sprinkled on top or chill and then serve.

Makes 8 servings of 1 cup each

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NANCEEJ.