Couscous Salad With Lime-Spinach Dressing Recipe

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Couscous Salad With Lime-Spinach Dressing

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Ingredients:

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2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 oz) box couscous
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups spinach leaves
4 limes , juice of, squeezed
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 cucumbers, chopped
1 lime , zest of

Directions:

Pour the chicken broth in a large microwaveable container.
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in the microwave and remove.
Pour the entire box of couscous into the boiling chicken broth, cover and set aside for five minutes.
Place the garlic, spinach leaves, lime juice, salt and pepper in food processor or blender and pulse.
Add olive oil in a stream until you achieve desired consistency.
Uncover couscous and fluff with a fork.
Toss with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, beans, cucumbers, and lime zest.
Pour 1/2 of the dressing over and toss.
It may need more dressing, so be sure to taste as you go along.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	41.34 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.04g	0%
Sodium	132.27mg	6%
Potassium	294.66mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.18g	3%
Sugars	2.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.24g	9%
Protein	2.05g	4%
Vitamin C	19.8mg	33%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	31mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	26.43 Kcal (111 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.03g	0%
Sodium	84.56mg	6%
Potassium	188.39mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.87g	3%
Sugars	1.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	9%
Protein	1.31g	4%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	33%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	19.8mg	3%

* 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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