LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD

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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I served it buffet style at a recent family reunion. All loved it and asked for the recipe.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 33m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup couscous
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
1 cup chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped (or dill)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, zest and juice of, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil. Stir in couscous and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir in green onions, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill overnight to let flavors develop. Serve topped with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 191.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 11.2

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