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Couscous-Chickpea Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing Recipe

Couscous-Chickpea Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing Recipe

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Couscous-Chickpea Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 cup (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 (15 1/2-oz) can chickpeas ( garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Directions:

To prepare dressing, combine first 8 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
To prepare salad, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous, raisins, and turmeric. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Place couscous mixture in a large bowl. Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; stir well to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	255.56 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.98g	3%
Cholesterol	4.21mg	1%
Sodium	264.14mg	11%
Potassium	393.19mg	8%
Total Carbs	51.13g	17%
Sugars	2.48g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.83g	19%
Protein	8.4g	17%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	31mg	172%
Calcium	71.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.59 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.88g	3%
Cholesterol	1.87mg	1%
Sodium	117.4mg	11%
Potassium	174.76mg	8%
Total Carbs	22.72g	17%
Sugars	1.1g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	19%
Protein	3.73g	17%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	13.8mg	172%
Calcium	31.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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