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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) package couscous (we used World Market's Tri-Color Couscous)
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped kalamata olives, pits removed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 78g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 116 | 40% |
| Total Fat 13.05g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.81g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium 86mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 36.76g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein 6.07g | 10% |
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