Couscous Salad
Sobre Dulce y Salado3
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Description
For a light and healthy meal you need look no further than this recipe for Couscous Salad. Roasted peanuts and lightly sauteed cherry tomatoes and zucchini add a burst of rich and bright flavor to this fluffy Couscous Salad. Flavored with a light tang of lemon, this couscous salad carries its delicate flavors well. Ready in less than an hour, this Couscous Salad makes a great lunch or dinner entree or can be a great side to accompany grilled meat.
Ingredients
- 100 grams couscous
- 250 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1/2 lemon
- salt
- ground black pepper
- olive oil
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes (whole)
- 1/4 zucchini (chopped)
- 100 grams peanuts
- vinegar
- sugar
- basil leaves (chopped)
Directions
- 1In a bowl, add the couscous and pour in the hot broth. Add the lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, and a few drops of olive oil.
- 2Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 3In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the cherry tomatoes and zucchini until the tomato skins open. Add vinegar and a pinch of sugar.
- 4Let the tomatoes and zucchini cool.
- 5In another saucepan, without oil, roast the peanuts.
- 6Mix the tomatoes and zucchini with the couscous. Add the peanuts and basil leaves on top.
- 7Serve.
NutritionView more
640Calories
Sodium38%DV910mg
Fat54%DV35g
Protein41%DV21g
Carbs22%DV65g
Fiber40%DV10g
PER SERVING *
Calories640Calories from Fat320 |
% DAILY VALUE* |
Total Fat35g54% |
Saturated Fat5g25% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol |
Sodium910mg38% |
Potassium780mg22% |
Protein21g41% |
Calories from Fat320 |
% DAILY VALUE* |
Total Carbohydrate65g22% |
Dietary Fiber10g40% |
Sugars17g34% |
Vitamin A |
Vitamin C |
Calcium |
Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.