Crunchy Couscous Salad with Currants and Mint

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Crunchy Couscous Salad with Currants and Mint
12 min.
6
270kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and satisfying side dish that perfectly complements your meals while being both vegetarian and vegan? Look no further! Our Crunchy Couscous Salad with Currants and Mint is here to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. In just 12 minutes, you can create a refreshing and flavorful salad that bursts with textures and aromas.

This delightful dish combines the lightness of fluffy couscous with the sweetness of currants and the freshness of chopped mint. A splash of zesty lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard create a tangy dressing that's simply irresistible. Plus, the toasted pine nuts add a satisfying crunch that elevates this salad from ordinary to extraordinary.

Perfect for any occasion, whether as a scrumptious side dish for your dinner party, a hearty snack, or your go-to starter for a potluck, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. At just 270 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, making it ideal for health-conscious food lovers and anyone looking to eat in a more mindful way.

So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s whip up this delightful Crunchy Couscous Salad that promises to be a hit at your table. Trust us; your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.5 cup carrots diced
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • 0.3 cup currants 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. While water comes to a boil, place couscous in a large skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Stir couscous into boiling water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  2. While couscous stands, combine lemon juice and next 3 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  3. Add couscous, currants, and remaining ingredients; fluff with a fork.
  4. Serve warm, or cover and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories270kcal
Protein7.66%
Fat48.14%
Carbs44.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.81
Glycemic Load
15.1
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.06869570587%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.27mg
Hesperetin
1.73mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.65kcal
13.48%
Fat:14.78g
22.73%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.95%
Carbohydrates:30.53g
10.18%
Net Carbohydrates:27.82g
10.11%
Sugar:4.91g
5.46%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:219.68mg
9.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.29g
10.57%
Manganese:0.98mg
49.13%
Vitamin A:1951.77IU
39.04%
Vitamin K:23.95µg
22.81%
Vitamin E:2.46mg
16.4%
Fiber:2.71g
10.85%
Copper:0.22mg
10.78%
Phosphorus:107.54mg
10.75%
Magnesium:39.61mg
9.9%
Vitamin C:6.75mg
8.18%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.12%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.68%
Iron:1.11mg
6.17%
Potassium:215.82mg
6.17%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.57%
Folate:19.45µg
4.86%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.43%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.17%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.97%
Calcium:29.8mg
2.98%
Source:My Recipes