Couscous Veggie Salad
 
 
Prepare this recipe at home, and pack in a plastic bag. Just pull it out of the cooler and serve. Since there's nothing to wilt or water out, it travels well. The savory flavors develop over time.
 
  Dressing:  
1/3 cup    water  
1/4 cup    sherry or balsamic vinegar  
1 Tbs    olive oil  
1   (.6-ounce) envelope Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasons)  
  Salad:  
1 1/2 cups    water  
1 cup    uncooked couscous  
2 cups    chopped red bell pepper  
2 cups    chopped tomato  
1/2 cup    (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese  
1/2 cup    finely chopped green onions  
1/4 cup    chopped pitted kalamata olives  
1/4 cup    chopped fresh parsley  
 
1 Combine the first 4 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
2 Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Combine couscous, bell pepper, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing mixture. Toss couscous mixture gently to coat.
 
Servings: 8
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   169.00  
Calories From Fat (30%)   50.22  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 5.60g   9%  
Cholesterol 6.00mg   2%  
Sodium 446.00mg   19%  
Carbohydrates 25.10g   8%  
Dietary Fiber 2.70g   11%  
Net Carbohydrates 22.40g      
Protein 4.70g   9%  
 
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