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Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 3/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
lemon-oregano vinaigrette
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz.)
pita chips

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring water to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Place couscous in large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette. Cook for 10 minutes. Add sweet pepper, cucumber, and olives; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with Pita chips.
(Vinaigrette: 3 T lemon juice, 2 T olive oil, 1 T fresh or 3/4 t dried oregano, 1 T fresh or 1/4 t dried mint).
(Pita chips: cut in half and each half in 6 wedges. Brush with 1 T olive oil or coat with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 to 1/2 t garlic salt. Bake at 400 for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	320.35 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.15g	39%
Cholesterol	60.53mg	20%
Sodium	84.66mg	4%
Potassium	112.54mg	2%
Total Carbs	12.41g	4%
Sugars	1.64g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	5%
Protein	10.91g	22%
Vitamin C	38.6mg	64%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	72.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.69 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.91g	39%
Cholesterol	28.66mg	20%
Sodium	40.09mg	4%
Potassium	53.29mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.88g	4%
Sugars	0.78g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	5%
Protein	5.17g	22%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	64%
Calcium	34.4mg	7%

* 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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