Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad/Feta Cheese

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

I found this in a diabetic cookbooklet and thought I would share.

Ingredients:

1 cup water

3/4 cup whole wheat couscous, dry

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped coarsely, packed

1 cup garbanzo beans, washed

1 ounce salami, sliced thinly, diced

1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced

1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons vinaigrette, fat free

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

3 ounces feta cheese with dried basil and tomato, crumbled

Directions:

1. Heat water in a microwave bowl until boiling.
2. Remove from microwave and stir in couscous; cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Place couscous in fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until cooled; drain well.
4. Combine remaining ingredients, except feta, in a large bowl.
5. Add couscous to spinach mixture and stir until blended.
6. Add cheese; toss gently.

By RecipeOfHealth.com