Minted Couscous with Watermelon

Minted Couscous with Watermelon
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the water to a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the couscous, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and cover. set aside until the liquid is absorbed about 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl, spreading and fluffing the grains again. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, zest the limes until you have 2 teaspoons zest. Squeeze the fruit until you have 3 tablespoons of juice. Place the zest and juice in a small screw-top jar and add the olive oil, honey, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until the dressing is amalgamated.
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Once the couscous has cooled, distribute the watermelon, cucumber, and mint across. Drizzle the dressing across and gently toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste.
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To finish, toss again, top with the crumbled feta and the mint leaves for garnish, and drizzle with a touch more olive oil.
Serving Size
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 175
- Calories from Fat 8.4
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat g
- Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
- Trans Fat g
- Cholesterol 10mg4%
- Sodium 68mg3%
- Potassium 4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate g
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 4.9g
- Protein 5.8g12%
- Vitamin A 18%
- Vitamin C 14%
- Calcium 10%
- Iron 6%
- Vitamin D %
- Vitamin E 6%
- Vitamin K 9%
- Thiamin 11%
- Riboflavin 8%
- Niacin 8%
- Vitamin B6 9%
- Folate 4%
- Vitamin B12 4%
- Biotin %
- Pantothenic Acid %
- Phosphorus 19%
- Iodine %
- Magnesium 12%
- Zinc %
- Selenium %
- Copper %
- Manganese %
- Chromium %
- Molybdenum %
- Chloride %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Average cost of recipe per serving: $4.93
- Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
- Adapted from: thekitchn.com
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