⏱ 25 min totalCouscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato
Per 1 serving · 157 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7.3g14% of calories
- Carbs39g74% of calories
- Fat2.7g12% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato (157 g) has 206 calories, with 7.3 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (74% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (41% DV), iron (24% DV) and copper (26% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K41%
- Iron24%
- Copper26%
- Manganese20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Vitamin C14%
- Thiamine13%
- Niacin14%
- Vitamin B610%
- Folate (B9)12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ lb Asparagus
¼ cup Couscous
¼ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
⅛ small raw Red onion
½ tbsp Lemon juice
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Olive oil
⅓ tbsp Parsley- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- 2
Return the water to a boil and add the couscous; cook according to the package directions until tender. Drain the couscous and rinse under cold water.
- 3
Chop the cooled asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces, then place the couscous and asparagus in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (157 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 43 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 49 μg | 41% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 47 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 289 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 43 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 486 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 958 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 206 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 39minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 29minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato?
One serving of Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato (1 serving) has 206 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato?
34 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Couscous Salad with Lemon, Asparagus, and Tomato?
2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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