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Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad Recipe

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups diced tomatoes
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz)
3 tbsp minced shallots
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp lemon juice (white balsamic or champagne vinegar okay) or 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar ( white balsamic
1/2 tsp salt , to taste
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan bring the water to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous; remove from the stove, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
With a fork, fluff the couscous then let cool.
Add the cooled couscous and chopped basil to the tomato mixture in the bowl and toss.
Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.
Note: part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	188.08 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.34g	4%
Cholesterol	3.06mg	1%
Sodium	367.49mg	15%
Potassium	244.56mg	5%
Total Carbs	31.05g	10%
Sugars	2.45g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	12%
Protein	10.8g	22%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	16%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	189.8mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.79 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.29g	4%
Cholesterol	1.69mg	1%
Sodium	202.81mg	15%
Potassium	134.97mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.14g	10%
Sugars	1.35g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	12%
Protein	5.96g	22%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	16%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	104.7mg	19%

* 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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