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Fresh Herb Couscous Salad

The fresh herbs in this salad add an exotic flavor that’s reminiscent of Mediterranean favorites.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole-wheat couscous
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
1 medium or large tomato
1 medium cucumber
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, and basil)
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the couscous, walnuts, and salt. Pour the boiling water over the mixture, stirring to combine. Let cool for about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, chop the tomato. Peel, seed, and chop the cucumber. Add to the cooled couscous with the remaining ingredients. Stir together. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until needed.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 305

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 10.5g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 1.5g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 3.0g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 5.5g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 154mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 48g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 8g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 1g

    Step 15

    Protein: 9g

    Step 16

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 17

    3 Starch

    Step 18

    2 Fat

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