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Israeli Couscous Salad With Asparagus, Cucumber and Olives Recipe

Israeli Couscous Salad With Asparagus, Cucumber and Olives Recipe

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Israeli Couscous Salad With Asparagus, Cucumber and Olives

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Ingredients:

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1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (homemade is best
2 cups israeli couscous, toasted
2 cups asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, blanched
2 cups english cucumbers, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, cut in half
2 large green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

In a small non-reactive bowl combine the garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
Bring the broth to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Stir in the couscous. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the couscous is tender and all the broth is absorbed, approximately 10 minutes.
Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cool the couscous to room temperature.
Once cooled, stir in the blanched asparagus, cucumber, olives, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Gently mix in the feta cheese.
Garnish with mint sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	520.53 Kcal (2179 kJ)
Calories from fat	282.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.43g	48%
Cholesterol	60.35mg	20%
Sodium	1038.66mg	43%
Potassium	671.48mg	14%
Total Carbs	33.01g	11%
Sugars	4.85g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	11%
Protein	25.13g	50%
Vitamin C	27mg	45%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	47%
Iron	63.9mg	355%
Calcium	184.1mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.52 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.36g	48%
Cholesterol	19.88mg	20%
Sodium	342.24mg	43%
Potassium	221.25mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.88g	11%
Sugars	1.6g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	11%
Protein	8.28g	50%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	47%
Iron	21mg	355%
Calcium	60.6mg	18%

* 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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