Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 199.5

Total Fat: 3.9 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 325.1 mg
Total Carbs: 35.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 6.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Couscous Tabbouleh Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

This variation of the traditional Middle Eastern dish, replaces cracked (bulgur) wheat with whole-wheat couscous. This variation of the traditional Middle Eastern dish, replaces cracked (bulgur) wheat with whole-wheat couscous.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt (optional)

1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

1 large tomato, diced

1/4 cup diced scallions (green onions)

1 cup fresh parsley

2 tbsp fresh mint

1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

In saucepan, bring water, olive oil and salt to a boil.
Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
Let stand for 15-20 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
Chop tomato, scallions, parsley and mint. Place in medium mixing bowl. Toss in cooked couscous and lemon juice.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Serve cold with pita chips, or stuff pitas to make light and tasty sandwiches.

Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRYSTLASPN.