2cupswhole wheat couscouscooked according to package directions
6tablespoonsolive oil
2lemonsjuiced
1poundasparagus spearscut off tough ends, cut into thin strips with a vegetable peeler
4scallionschopped (only the light green and white parts)
1cupblack olivespitted
1cuphalved cherry tomatoes
sea salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
2largeavocadospeeled and chopped
1cupcrumbled goat cheese
Instructions
In small bowl, add olive oil and lemon juice and stir to combine.
In a large bowl, add couscous, asparagus, scallions, olives, tomatoes, sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, avocado and toss to combine. Top with goat cheese.
Notes
SERVING SUGGESTION: Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash.VEGETARIAN: No changes necessary.GLUTEN FREE: Make sure couscous and black olive are gluten free.NUTRITION: 515 Calories; 32g Fat (53.4% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 24mg Cholesterol; 274mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat.