Couscous Confetti Salad
8 1-cup servings
8 1-cup servings
Couscous is a pasta from northern Africa that cooks almost instantly and, in this dish, helps make a beautiful, flavorful salad. Whole-wheat couscous is sold in natural food stores and some supermarkets.
Makes 8 1-cup Servings
In a large bowl, combine couscous and boiling water.
Stir to mix, then cover and let stand until all the water has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Add green onions, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, parsley, and raisins or apricots.
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, vinegar, curry powder, and salt.
Add to salad and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Per 1-cup serving
Calories: 194
Fat: 2.1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Calories from Fat: 9.8%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 5.2 g
Carbohydrates: 40.2 g
Sugar: 10 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Sodium: 283 mg
Calcium: 33 mg
Iron: 1.1 mg
Vitamin C: 40.9 mg
Beta-Carotene: 1,157 mcg
Vitamin E: 0.7 mg
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