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Couscous salad

Couscous Salad

Couscous salad is a staple of the Mediterranean diet in some areas of the region.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup couscous, uncooked
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups chick peas, cooked & drained or canned
  • 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup olives, Kalamata or other black olives
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pour hot water over couscous and let sit until absorbed and cool.
  • In a small bowl mix the chick peas, red pepper, green onions, carrot, olives and feta cheese.
  • In a blender purée the mint leaves, garlic, mustard and sugar. Add the vinegar and olive oil while the machine is running.
  • In a large bowl combine the cooled couscous, vegetables and dressing. Serve cooled or at room temperature. Garnish with more fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2246IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg
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