Salmon Cucumber Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 (6 oz) can skinless, boneless salmon, drained and flaked
1 large cucumber, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
salt , to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon poppy seed dressing
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , or to taste
1 tbsp distilled white vinegar , or to taste

Directions:

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Rinse couscous with cold water in a colander set in the sink. Once cooled, pour couscous into a large bowl. Add salmon, cucumber, celery, tomato, dill weed, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Whisk together lemon poppy seed dressing, olive oil, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad, and toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	231.85 Kcal (971 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.72g	18%
Cholesterol	5.88mg	2%
Sodium	78.53mg	3%
Potassium	248.95mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.48g	7%
Sugars	2.56g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.72g	11%
Protein	5.82g	12%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	61.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.14 Kcal (302 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.65g	18%
Cholesterol	1.83mg	2%
Sodium	24.44mg	3%
Potassium	77.46mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.99g	7%
Sugars	0.8g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	11%
Protein	1.81g	12%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	10%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	19mg	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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savory
bitter
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