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This bright salad will make sure you know that spring has sprung. It’s very fast to prepare and ideal for picnic-type gatherings. You’ll be surprised how many people ask you for the recipe!
Further Food Commentary:
Looking for a quick, easy recipe that packs in nutrition? This recipe is exactly what you’re looking for. Couscous barely needs cooking - if you can boil water you can make this dish. Kristen’s recipe highlights spring’s offerings but this recipe can be adapted to whatever season it is. Summer? Throw in tomatoes, cucumber and basil. In the fall, carrots and apples can be substituted. This recipe is delicious, versatile and high in vitamins, iron and calcium.
Couscous Salad with Edamame, Feta, and Mint
Recipe Team
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Servings
2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Calories
383
This bright salad will make sure you know that spring has sprung. It's very fast to prepare and ideal for picnic-type gatherings. You'll be surprised how many people ask you for the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry whole wheat couscous
- 2 medium lemons (juiced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (use lemons above)
- 2 cups (10 ounces) fresh or frozen shelled edamame beans
- 1/2 cup finely diced mint
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Bring 1 cup of water to boil and then remove from heat.
Stir in dry couscous and cover with a lid. Allow to sit for 7 minutes, then remove lid and fluff couscous with a fork.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Remember to zest lemon first for the next step.
Once couscous has cooled to room temperature, toss in zest, edamame, mint, feta, and dressing.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 383
- Fat
- 16 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 7 grams
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 2 grams
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 milligrams
- Cholesterol
- 33 milligrams
- Sodium
- 951 milligrams
- Potassium
- 190 milligrams
- Carbs
- 40 grams
- Fiber
- 9 grams
- Sugar
- 6 grams
- Protein
- 23 grams
- Vitamin C
- milligrams
- 89%
- Calcium
- milligrams
- 38%
- Vitamin A
- milligrams
- 14%
