Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad photo
prep time:
45 min
total time:
50 min
Makes 6 cups
KellyKelly

For a beautiful, flavorful cold salad and a wonderful variation from the standards, try this easy and delicious couscous.

ingredients

  • 1 cup dry couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons spicy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper

directions

  • 1

    Bring water to boil in a sauce pan. Add couscous, stir, cover, and remove from head. Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.

  • 2

    Small dice bell pepper, squash, and zucchini.

  • 3

    Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.

  • 4

    In a large bowl, toss vegetables, parsley, and dressing. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

notes

Nutritional Information: (1/2 cup serving) Cal. 170; Fat. 11g; Sat. 1.5g; Chol. 0mg; Sod. 22mg; Carb. 15g; Fib. 2g; Sug. 10g; Pro. 3g;

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