Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- 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
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.
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