Yummy Couscous Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Yummy Couscous Salad
105 min.
6
205kcal

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This couscous salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's packed with flavorful ingredients like bell peppers, onions, raisins, and almonds, all tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing. The best part? It can be made ahead of time and chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it. This vegetarian dish is a great source of protein and fiber, and it's also low in fat and calories. It's a well-balanced dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

The preparation is simple and straightforward. First, you'll want to toast the almonds and cook the couscous. Then, you'll mix all the ingredients together and chill the salad before serving. It's an easy dish to customize, too. Feel free to add in some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein, or swap out the almonds for your favorite nuts or seeds. Get creative and make it your own!

This couscous salad is a wonderful addition to any table. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies and healthy grains. Plus, it's a dish that everyone can enjoy, from kids to adults. So, what are you waiting for? Give this yummy couscous salad a try today!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.5 cup garbanzo beans canned drained
  • 0.5 cup couscous 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup parsley chopped
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  •  onion red chopped
  • 0.5 cup salad dressing 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, blend creamy salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until chilled.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous, and coat with butter. Stir in water, reduce heat, and a simmer, covered, until all water is absorbed, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Mix couscous, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, raisins, almonds and chickpeas into the creamy salad dressing mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein9.13%
Fat40.5%
Carbs50.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.52
Glycemic Load
11.49
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.48782616627%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
7.18mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
1.05mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
3.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.57kcal
10.23%
Fat:9.49g
14.6%
Saturated Fat:2.27g
14.21%
Carbohydrates:26.55g
8.85%
Net Carbohydrates:23.16g
8.42%
Sugar:4.46g
4.96%
Cholesterol:6.34mg
2.11%
Sodium:455.62mg
19.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:4.81g
9.62%
Vitamin K:66.88µg
63.7%
Vitamin C:31.78mg
38.52%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.59%
Vitamin A:983.95IU
19.68%
Vitamin E:2.15mg
14.34%
Fiber:3.38g
13.53%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.13%
Phosphorus:93.33mg
9.33%
Magnesium:36mg
9%
Copper:0.16mg
8.15%
Potassium:273.45mg
7.81%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.51%
Iron:1.33mg
7.4%
Folate:27.28µg
6.82%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.52%
Calcium:54.32mg
5.43%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.23%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.01%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.89%
Selenium:1.3µg
1.86%
Source:Allrecipes