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Greek Couscous and Bean Salad

Greek Couscous and Bean Salad
Recipe Tip
Cooking with Couscous
Couscous is a quick-cooking whole grain originating from the Mediterranean region. Eating at least 3 servings of whole grain daily may help reduce blood cholesterol.

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Whole wheat couscous, feta cheese, oregano and more collaborate in this refreshing toss-together salad. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min
makes:4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Couscous
1 1/2cups water
1/4teaspoon salt
1cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
Dressing
1tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4teaspoon salt
2tablespoons olive or canola oil
2tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salad
3/4cup coarsely chopped cucumber
3/4cup coarsely chopped yellow or green bell pepper
1/4cup sliced green onions
1medium tomato, seeded, chopped
1can (15 oz) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1/4cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
1.In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. Remove from heat; immediately stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork; cool 20 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, in small nonmetal bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
3.In large bowl, stir together cooled couscous and all salad ingredients except cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 390mg; Total Carbohydrate 65g (Dietary Fiber 10g, Sugars 4g); Protein 16g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 100%; Calcium 10%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 4 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Great Flavor
Loved the flavor. Will make it again and again.
Posted at 12:59 PM on April 15 2009 by Elyse at EatBetterAmerica
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