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Confetti Couscous Salad

This delectable salad is perfect on its own or as a sidedish at dinner

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July 10th, 2008

Image and recipe probided by Lunch Boxes and Snacks by Annabel Karmel (Atria Books, $19)

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Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp diced red pepper
  • 1/2 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsphoney
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Bring vegetable stock to boil in a pot over medium-high heat. Put couscous in a bowl and pour stock over it. Let stand for 5 minutes, or according to package directions. Fluff with a fork.

  • 2.

    Stir in red pepper, carrot, green onion, raisins and pine nuts.

  • 3.

    Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and stir into couscous. Season with salt and pepper. Substitution: Try using quinoa instead of couscous for an even healthier option.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    133 calories, 11 g fat, 8 mg calcium, 85 mg sodium, 9 g carbs, 1 g fibre, 1 g protein; good source of vitamin C.
    Confetti Couscous Salad
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