Couscous Salad with Tomato and Basil Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Couscous Salad with Tomato and Basil Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free

reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 ½ cups couscous

2 cups chopped tomato

⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat on high until fragrant about 45 seconds. Add chicken broth and heat on high until simmering about 4 minutes. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.

Step 2

Stir tomato basil vinegar salt and black pepper into couscous; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutritional Information

Couscous Salad with Tomato and Basil Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 201.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 28.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 6.2g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 5.6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 649.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 28.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 53.4mg 5%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 18.3mg 7%

Potassium: 224.8mg 6%

Sodium: 383.5mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 55.4

*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.