Garden Couscous Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Garden Couscous Salad
75 min.
4
244kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Garden Couscous Salad! This vibrant and refreshing dish is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of fresh ingredients and the joy of healthy eating. Bursting with colors and flavors, this vegetarian salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing option for any meal. Whether you're looking for a side dish to complement your main course, a light starter to kick off a gathering, or a satisfying snack, this salad fits the bill perfectly.

With its base of fluffy couscous, this recipe incorporates a medley of garden-fresh vegetables, including crisp zucchini and sweet red bell pepper, along with protein-packed garbanzo beans. The addition of a creamy yogurt dressing infused with a hint of curry powder elevates the flavors, making each bite a delightful experience. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.

Ideal for warm weather dining or as a make-ahead option for busy days, this Garden Couscous Salad can be refrigerated to let the flavors meld beautifully. Serve it on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation that will impress your guests. Dive into this wholesome dish and savor the taste of summer all year round!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon curry powder 
  • cups couscous cooked
  • cup zucchini sliced
  • cup chickpeas rinsed drained (from 15-oz can)
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • tablespoons spring onion sliced
  • serving romaine leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.
  2. In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients except lettuce. Stir in dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 6 hours.
  3. Serve salad on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories244kcal
Protein13.4%
Fat33.3%
Carbs53.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.44
Glycemic Load
13.76
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.47086961697%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.91kcal
12.2%
Fat:9.13g
14.05%
Saturated Fat:1.85g
11.55%
Carbohydrates:32.9g
10.97%
Net Carbohydrates:28g
10.18%
Sugar:4.77g
5.3%
Cholesterol:3.98mg
1.33%
Sodium:316.64mg
13.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.27g
16.54%
Selenium:23.93µg
34.18%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.18%
Folate:100.56µg
25.14%
Vitamin C:19.81mg
24.02%
Vitamin K:22.41µg
21.34%
Fiber:4.9g
19.6%
Vitamin A:870.35IU
17.41%
Phosphorus:132.73mg
13.27%
Copper:0.2mg
10.05%
Iron:1.79mg
9.96%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.69%
Potassium:334.78mg
9.57%
Magnesium:38.04mg
9.51%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.86%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.76%
Calcium:74.14mg
7.41%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.11%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.43%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.23%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.89%