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Couscous Salad

Here’s a light grain salad using versatile, quick-cooking couscous.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
4 to 6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 cups diced flavorful tomatoes
1/3 to 1/2 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette dressing, or as needed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil 2 cups water. Pour the boiling water over the couscous in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.

    Step 2

    Combine the couscous with the remaining ingredients in a serving container and toss well. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until needed.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 111

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 2g

    Step 5

    Protein: 3g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 19g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 130mg

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