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Greek Couscous Salad

Greek Couscous Salad ( 2.5 Points recipe image
This Greek main features Sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed, Cold cooked couscous, Unpeeled cucumber -- seeded and coarsely, Chopped, about 3/4 cup. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 7
Calories: 334.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Greek main features Sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed, Cold cooked couscous, Unpeeled cucumber -- seeded and coarsely, Chopped, about 3/4 cup. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • Sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cold cooked couscous
  • 1 small Unpeeled cucumber -- seeded and coarsely
  • Chopped
  • (about 3/4 cup)
  • OR
  • 2 teaspoons Dried parsley flakes
  • OR
  • 1 teaspoons Dried basil leaves
  • 2 oz Feta cheese -- crumbled (about 1/3
  • Cup)
  • 1 tablespoons Pine nuts -- toasted
  • 1 tablespoons Olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • OR
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Coarsely ground pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Pour enough hot water over sun-dried tomatoes to cover. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until softened; drain and coarsely chop. Mix tomatoes, couscous, cucumber, parsley, basil, cheese and nuts in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over couscous mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors
  2. 2
    chopped fresh parsley
  3. 3
    chopped fresh basil
  4. 4
    chopped fresh oregano

Nutrition Facts

Servings 7

Amount Per Serving
Calories 334.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1g24%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 31.5mg11%
Sodium 1812.0mg76%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g13%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 9.6g
Protein 13.4g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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