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Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup couscous
1 cup hot vegetable stock
12 kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 large red capsicum, diced small
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced small
1 small head of broccoli
2 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp chopped coriander or 2 tbsp parsley
3 shallots, sliced fine
60 ml balsamic vinegar
30 ml lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Mix couscous and stock in a bowl which has a lid, let stand uncovered.
Meanwhile, mix olives, capsicum, tomatoes herbs and shallots together in a bowl.
Mix balsamic, lemon juice and garlic.
Pour 1/3 of dressing over vegetables, mix well.
Chop the broccoli into small florets about 1/2 inch wide. Cut the stalk into small pieces (about the size of a corn kernel. You want most things to be the same size in this salad.).
By now the couscous should be almost ready.
Add the broccoli to the couscous and put the lid on loosely.
Microwave for 1 minute.
Add to the salad mix and toss.
Pour over 1/2 the remaining dressing, toss, add the remaining dressing, toss well.
Serve whilst still warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	183.46 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.33g	1%
Sodium	74.76mg	3%
Potassium	459.32mg	10%
Total Carbs	38.69g	13%
Sugars	8.47g	34%
Dietary Fiber	4.72g	19%
Protein	6.65g	13%
Vitamin C	38.4mg	64%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	31.7mg	176%
Calcium	67.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.12 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.16g	1%
Sodium	37.13mg	3%
Potassium	228.14mg	10%
Total Carbs	19.22g	13%
Sugars	4.21g	34%
Dietary Fiber	2.35g	19%
Protein	3.3g	13%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	64%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	15.8mg	176%
Calcium	33.7mg	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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