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Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese
Makes 4 (1-1/2-cup) servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese
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Ingredients
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1
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cup water
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3/4
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cup whole wheat couscous, dry
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1
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cup (2 ounces) coarsely chopped spinach leaves, packed
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1/2
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15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
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3
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slices (1 ounce) hard salami, cut into thin strips
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1
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can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
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1
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tablespoon dried oregano
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1-1/2
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teaspoons dried basil
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1/8
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teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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3
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tablespoons fat-free vinaigrette
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3
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tablespoons cider vinegar
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3
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ounces sun-dried tomato and basil feta cheese, crumbled
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1. Pour water into microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Remove from microwave; stir in couscous. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand 5 minutes.
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2. Place couscous in fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water until cooled; drain excess water.
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3. Combine next 9 ingredients (spinach through vinegar) in a large bowl.
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4. Add couscous to spinach mixture; stir until blended. Add cheese; toss gently.
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Cook's tip
To cool couscous quickly, fluff with a fork, spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet, and let stand 5 minutes.
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©Publications International, Ltd.
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Nutrients per Serving
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(1-1/2 cups)
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Calories
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335
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Calories from Fat
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25 %
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Total Fat
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10 g
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Saturated Fat
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4 g
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Cholesterol
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21 mg
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Carbohydrate
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50 g
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Fiber
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9 g
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Protein
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16 g
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Sodium
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622 mg
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Dietary exchanges
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3 Starch
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1 Meat
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1-1/2 Fat
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