Greek-Inspired Couscous Salad
Ingredients List
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½ cup water
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¼ cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
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1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
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¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
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2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine water and chicken broth, then stir in garlic and bring to a boil. Add pearl couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Let couscous stand for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool to a warm temperature.
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In a large serving bowl, gently toss the couscous with chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
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For the dressing: Whisk together white wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 254 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
| Calories 254 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 592mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
| Calcium 84mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 357mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5