Couscous Salad
When setting goals for healthier eating, make small changes that will work for you, like taking the time to enjoy healthy meals.Ìý This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, helping you in your goal to eat healthier.
ÌýIngredients:
2 cupsÌýWhole wheat couscous Ìý500 mL
2 cupsÌýWaterÌý500 mL
1 canÌýChickpeasÌý540 mL
1 ½ cupsÌýCornÌý398 mL
¼ cupsÌýRed onion, diced.Ìý60 mL
3 mediumÌýTomato, dicedÌý3 medium
1 bunchÌýGreen onion, chopped (about 1 cup)Ìý1 bunch
½ cupÌýParsley or cilantro, choppedÌý125 mL
¼ cupÌýCanola oilÌý60 mL
¼ cupÌýLemon juice, fresh (or 1 tablespoon bottled juice)Ìý60 mL
1 tspÌýSalt Ìý5 mL
½ tspÌýPepperÌý2 mL
Directions:
1.ÌýIn a medium pot, bring water to boil. Add couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand until all liquid is absorbed (10 to 15 minutes).
2.ÌýFluff couscous with a fork.
3.ÌýDrain chickpeas and corn and rinse with cold water.
4.ÌýIn a large bowl, mix red onion, green onion, parsley or cilantro, chickpeas, corn and couscous.
5.ÌýIn a small bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
6.ÌýAdd oil mixture to the salad and toss gently. Let salad stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
7.ÌýServe at room temperature as a snack or side dish.
Makes 8 servings (375 ml /1 ½ cups /257 g)
Per serving:Ìý 330 calories, 9 g fat, (0.5 g saturated, 0 g trans fat), 470 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 11 g protein, 5 g fibre.
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