Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad With Grilled Summer Vegetables Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 c. Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 x Garlic cloves coarsely minced
  • 1 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  •     Salt to taste
  •     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 2 x Green zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • 2 x Yellow zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • 6 x Asparagus spears trimmed
  • 12 x Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 x Red bell pepper quartered, seeded
  • 1 x Yellow bell pepper quartered, seeded
  • 1/4 c. Basil chiffonade
  • 1/4 c. Coarsely-minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb Israeli couscous
  •     Vegetable stock heated

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and garlic, slowly add in the extra virgin olive oil and whisk till combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 the marinade over the vegetables and let sit at room temperature for 15 min.
  2. Preheat the grill.
  3. Remove the vegetables from the marinade and grill the vegetables till just cooked through. Cut the zucchini and peppers into 1/2-inch pcs, cut the tomatoes in half.
  4. Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat, add in the couscous and toast till lightly golden. Cover the couscous with the warm stock and bring to a boil, cook till al dente and drain well.
  5. Place in a large serving bowl, add in the grilled vegetables and herbs and toss with the remaining vinaigrette. Serve at room temperature.
  6. This recipe yields 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 722g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 680  
Calories from Fat 548 81%
Total Fat 62.04g 78%
Saturated Fat 8.6g 34%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 1566mg 45%
Total Carbs 29.97g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g 26%
Sugars 19.9g 13%
Protein 6.62g 11%
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