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Greek Couscous Salad (Mediterranean)

Prep time: 5 min.     Total time: 15 min.
Servings: 4

Couscous is a wheat-based grain that has varying cook times depending on the type of grain being used. Moroccan couscous has the tiniest granules and is fastest to prepare. Lebanese couscous is the largest kind and takes longer to make.

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Ingredients

  • 1½ c. couscous
  • 1½ c. water
  • 1 c. tomatoes, diced
  • 1 c. spinach leaves, washed and dried
  • ½ c. onion, diced or chopped (optional)
  • 1 c. cooked chickpeas (optional)
  • 1 T. capers
  • ¼ c. black olives, sliced
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. basil or rosemary, chopped (optional)
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Directions

  1. Prepare the couscous according to the package instructions.
  2. When done, let cool for a few minutes then transfer to a large bowl. Use a fork to fluff.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and mix lightly. Serve immediately or refrigerate to enjoy as a cold dish the next day.


Nutritional Information

Per serving: (calculated using onions, chickpeas and basil) 224 calories (32 from fat), 3.5 g total fat (0 saturatedfat), 0 mg cholesterol, 362 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 8 g protein.

Exchanges:  2 carbohydrates, 2 vegetables, 1 ½ protein, ½ fat

 

VEGAN recipes are prepared without any animal products including fats, milk or eggs. Check the label on each ingredient to make sure the brand you are using does not contain these items in any form.

All exchange values are approximate. When an optional or additional ingredient is offered, exchange values may change.

 

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