Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp tahini paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 tsp asafoetida powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup canned green beans, diced
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup diced persian cucumbers
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and quartered
1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Directions:

Make a dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tahini paste, mint, asafoetida powder, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Combine the water with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir the couscous into the water; cover for 10 minutes.
Place the couscous in a large bowl. Mix the diced tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green beans, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, and peanuts into the couscous. While stirring, slowly pour the dressing into the mixture. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	390.45 Kcal (1635 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.09g	29%
Sodium	584.48mg	24%
Potassium	283.91mg	6%
Total Carbs	43.3g	14%
Sugars	2.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.64g	23%
Protein	10.2g	20%
Vitamin C	28.5mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	67.1mg	373%
Calcium	60.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.22 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.28g	29%
Sodium	253.32mg	24%
Potassium	123.05mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.77g	14%
Sugars	1.1g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	23%
Protein	4.42g	20%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	30%
Iron	29.1mg	373%
Calcium	26.3mg	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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