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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomato halves
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup small mozzarella balls or pieces fresh mozzarella is best
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn into pieces or 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with fork and cool.
- In large bowl, combine couscous, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella and basil. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and toss with couscous mixture.
Nutritional Info
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 35% Fat 10g Saturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 14mg Sodium 43mg Carbohydrates 34g Dietary Fiber 3g Total Sugars 4g Protein 9g Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1 fat
Nutrition Nugget: You know you are eating with nutrition when you have this colorful of a plate — each color providing important protective vitamins and nutrients.
Terrific Tip: Instead of couscous, wild rice may be used for gluten-free version. Don’t have Israeli couscous, just use what you have.
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