Fresh Herb Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Herb Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat couscous; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups boiling water; 1 medium or large tomato; 1 medium cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, and basil); 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked whole-wheat couscous
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
1 medium or large tomato
1 medium cucumber
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, and basil)
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced

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In a large bowl, stir together the couscous, walnuts, and salt.
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Pour the boiling water over the mixture, stirring to combine.
3
Let cool for about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, chop the tomato.
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Peel, seed, and chop the cucumber.
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Add to the cooled couscous with the remaining ingredients.
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Stir together.
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Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until needed.
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(Per Serving)
10
Calories: 305
11
Total Fat: 10.5g
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Saturated: 1.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
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Monounsaturated: 5.5g
16
Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 154mg
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Carbohydrates: 48g
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Fiber: 8g
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Sugars: 1g
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Protein: 9g
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Dietary Exchanges
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3 Starch
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2 Fat

1784

kcal

Calories

200

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat couscous, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Fresh Herb Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Herb Couscous Salad

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