Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Published September 15, 1998

Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth

  • 2 cups instant whole wheat couscous

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • Grated zest of 2 oranges

  • 1 or 2 jalapenos, trimmed, seeded and finely minced

  • 2 dozen green or black medium French, Italian or Greek olives, pitted and finely chopped

  • ½ cup chopped capers

  • 2 cups (about 10 ounces) julienned red bell peppers

  • 1 pound zucchini, cut into julienne strips

  • ½ cup finely diced red onion

  • 1 cup diced fennel

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 medium-large ripe tomatoes

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

53 grams carbs; 309 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 7 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 689 milligrams sodium; 9 grams protein; 10 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring stock to boil in covered pot. Add couscous, remove from heat and allow to sit for five minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic in a serving bowl. Add orange zest, jalapenos, olives and capers, and mix well. Stir in the red pepper, zucchini, onion and fennel, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the couscous.

  3. Step 3

    If not serving immediately, refrigerate without the tomatoes. No more than 30 minutes before serving, cut up the tomatoes and stir in.

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This is delicious....all the great, fresh ingredients and the tangy dressing make this a go-to summer salad. I added roasted corn and frozen peas and a can of chick peas. I can't get enough of this salad!

This is delicious....all the great, fresh ingredients and the tangy dressing make this a go-to summer salad. I added roasted corn and frozen peas and a can of chick peas. I can't get enough of this salad!

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