Couscous Vegetable Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 287.0
  • Total Fat: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.3 mg
  • Sodium: 384.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 11.3 g

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Introduction

Quick and easy to make with pantry and freezer staples. Great as a main dish or side. Quick and easy to make with pantry and freezer staples. Great as a main dish or side.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8 oz, (about 1.5 cups) dry Couscous
    1 slice (6-1/4" x 4" x 1/16") Ham, regular (11% fat)
    1 cup Peas, frozen
    1 cup kernels Yellow Sweet Corn, Frozen
    1 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Broth
    1 clove Garlic, minced
    1 tbsp Canola Oil
    2 tbsp Red or White Wine Vinegar

Directions

In a bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over 8 oz. (about 1.5 cups) dry couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
In a skillet, heat the minced garlic in 1 tbsp oil, then add peas and corn. Season with salt, pepper, and about 1 tsp dried thyme. Pour in 1 cup warm chicken broth (or 1 cup hot water and 1 tsp Better than Bouillon). Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, dice ham.
Sprinkle the 2 tbsp wine vinegar over the steamed couscous and fluff it with a fork. Add diced ham to the skillet, then add couscous and mix gently until combined. Serve warm or cold.

Serving Size: 4 dinner servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SASWAN.