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Minted Couscous Greek Salad Recipe

Minted Couscous Greek Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups couscous, raw
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 cup scallion, sliced ( reserve 1/4 cup for garnish)
1 cup chickpeas, drain and rinse
1 1/2 cups artichokes, cooked and quartered (1 heart)
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled ( omit for vegans)
3 tbsp kalamata olives, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mint vinaigrette
romaine lettuce leaf
8 tbsp chicken ( vegetable broth fine for vegans)
1/4 cup mint, chopped fresh
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp marjoram, chopped fresh (1 tsp dried )
5 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp lemon peel, grated
salt , to taste
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

Directions:

Couscous Salad:.
Bring broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in a medium pot. Stir in the couscous, remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large mixing bowl and fluff with a fork. Let stand for 5 minutes and then fluff again. Cool to room temperature.
Add the bell peppers, celery, 3/4 cup scallions, chickpeas, artichokes, feta and olives; toss gently with fork.
Add the mint vinaigrette and toss again until mixed. The salad can be made and refrigerated up to 4 hours ahead. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Mint Vinaigrette:.
Whisk together the broth, oil, lemon juice, peel, and garlic until well blended. Whisk in the mint, marjoram and pepper. Taste and add salt if needed. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Makes 1 cup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	537.09 Kcal (2249 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.52g	33%
Cholesterol	25.92mg	9%
Sodium	811.64mg	34%
Potassium	664.08mg	14%
Total Carbs	68.35g	23%
Sugars	5.52g	22%
Dietary Fiber	11.53g	46%
Protein	18.89g	38%
Vitamin C	72.1mg	120%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	79.3mg	441%
Calcium	151.6mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.96 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.49g	33%
Cholesterol	6.61mg	9%
Sodium	206.97mg	34%
Potassium	169.34mg	14%
Total Carbs	17.43g	23%
Sugars	1.41g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	46%
Protein	4.82g	38%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	120%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	49%
Iron	20.2mg	441%
Calcium	38.7mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

11.7

Points
14

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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