Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup israeli couscous
1 small english cucumber, or 3 to 4 small japanese , armenian , or persian cucumbers
4 roma tomatoes , or a couple of handfuls of miniature tomatoes
1 packed cup washed, dried, and chopped parsley leaves
1 red bell pepper, cut into dice
8 scallions, white and tender green parts , sliced thinly on the diagonal
(optional, as you like : thinly sliced radishes , chopped fresh mint)
1 head of romaine, washed and dried , sliced across into 1 strips
dressing
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup lemon juice (this amount makes it tart. if you are cautious, start with 1/4 cup and add more to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp ground sumac (or a little more lemon juice)
1/2 cup flavorful olive oil

Directions:

Put on a small pot of salted water to boil. Add the Israeli couscous and boil until they reach the al dente stage, perhaps 5 to 6 minutes. When done, drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again, so it doesn't stick together. Let the couscous cool.
(If you have no Israeli couscous, take 4 pitas, lightly brush them with olive oil, and either cut into squares or tear them into similarly sized pieces. Toast them in the oven at 400F until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Let them cool.)
Meanwhile, cut the cucumbers into small dice.
Cut the tomatoes into small dice, or if they are miniature, halve them.
Put the cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, scallions, and any other optional vegetables and herbs in a large bowl. Add the cooled couscous at this point.
Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, sumac if you have it, and olive oil. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and couscous in the bowl. Stir well, taste and correct for salt and lemon.
Serve each portion on a plate of sliced romaine lettuce. If you've chosen to use the pitas instead, scatter the crisp bits over each serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	230.09 Kcal (963 kJ)
Calories from fat	185.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.63g	32%
Sodium	128.2mg	5%
Potassium	450.4mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.26g	4%
Sugars	4.34g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.53g	14%
Protein	2.25g	4%
Vitamin C	39mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.7mg	54%
Calcium	56.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.5 Kcal (358 kJ)
Calories from fat	69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.67g	32%
Sodium	47.64mg	5%
Potassium	167.37mg	10%
Total Carbs	4.18g	4%
Sugars	1.61g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	14%
Protein	0.83g	4%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.6mg	54%
Calcium	21mg	6%

* 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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