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Ingredients
- Veggie and Couscous Herb Salad
- Based on Manu’s Menu Couscous and Herb Salad
- 8 oz. (about 1 3/4 c.) whole wheat pearl couscous (Israeli couscous), cooked per package directions and cooled
- 2 T. basil leaves, chopped
- 1 T. dill, chopped
- 1 T. parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 T. chives, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 3 T. lemon juice
- 1 T. white wine vinegar
- 1 T. local honey
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 t. fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 t. sea salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 615g | |
| Calories 334 | |
| Calories from Fat 167 | 50% |
| Total Fat 18.89g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 1004mg | 42% |
| Potassium 1284mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 29.38g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 31% |
| Sugars 11.8g | 8% |
| Protein 15.4g | 25% |
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