Cucumber Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 medium cucumbers, peeled , quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tbsp minced fresh dill
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cucumbers, red pepper and onions. Whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, dill, vinegar, oil,
Salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	124.41 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	4%
Cholesterol	2.14mg	1%
Sodium	171.94mg	7%
Potassium	187.74mg	4%
Total Carbs	20.26g	7%
Sugars	2.66g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	8%
Protein	4.38g	9%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	43%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	50.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.35 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.63g	4%
Cholesterol	1.35mg	1%
Sodium	108.29mg	7%
Potassium	118.24mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.76g	7%
Sugars	1.68g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	8%
Protein	2.76g	9%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	43%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	32.1mg	5%

* 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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