Curried Couscous Veggie Salad
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup dry whole wheat couscous1 cup finely shredded or grated red cabbage1/2 cup each:--grated carrots--finely chopped red bell pepper--chopped dried apricots--minced fresh parsley--finely chopped scallions (green onions) including the bulb and the green tops (about 2-3)Dressing:1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperOptional - slivered almonds for sprinkling on top
Put water and salt in a small saucepan on the stove. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and set aside (off the heat).
Meanwhile, chop and shred the veggies and place in a bowl large enough to hold 6-7 cups. Stir to mix the veggies, then add the couscous.
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, rice vinegar, oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir into the salad. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
This makes about 6 cups. Serving size is 1 cup. If desired sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons slivered almonds for additional protein. Count the almonds separately -- they are not included in the nutrition informaton.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANTIOCHIA.
Meanwhile, chop and shred the veggies and place in a bowl large enough to hold 6-7 cups. Stir to mix the veggies, then add the couscous.
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, rice vinegar, oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir into the salad. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
This makes about 6 cups. Serving size is 1 cup. If desired sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons slivered almonds for additional protein. Count the almonds separately -- they are not included in the nutrition informaton.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANTIOCHIA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 153.3
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 622.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
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