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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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"This delicious salad will delight the whole family."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
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  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup canned green beans, diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup diced Persian cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and quartered
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by KAKKOVIC
this recipe is not spectacular but if you have all the ingredients lying around (as I did),its... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2008 by Puja
it was good, but there was too much couscous, and not enough vegetable for my taste. i liked... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 369

  • Total Fat: 17.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 787mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
  • Protein: 9.9g

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