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Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 449

Ingredients

  • 10 oz of couscous
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onions finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta
  • Parsley for garnish
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Black ground pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Season the washed and trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a large baking pan
  • Bake till tender and slightly browned- about 10-15 minutes
  • Remove it from the oven and once cooled, cut into small 2-inch pieces
  • Cook the couscous according to package instructions and set aside
  • Place the couscous in a bowl and add the roasted asparagus, grape tomatoes and onions. Mix well.
  • Mix all the dressing ingredients together and pour over the couscous salad.
  • Now add the crumbled feta and mix gently.
  • Garnish with freshly ground pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice and parsley.

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Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg