CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD

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From Heriot Bay, British Columbia, Lynn Gamache shares this delightful chilled salad. "It's great for picnics," she notes. "It can be prepared a day early and goes well with most main dishes. Add cooked shrimp or cheese cubes for a simple one-dish meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup diced cucumber
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, peas, cucumber, carrot, bacon, onions and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

fann malik
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal.


Alozie Sandra
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad.


Jonathan Cedillo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Best Becky
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish for parties.


Shanto Ahamed
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This is my favorite couscous salad recipe. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Mohsin Veer
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Imranullah Khan
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The couscous is fluffy and the vegetables are crisp.


Emilia_ ippn
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Caliana Gonzalez
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Mapalo Sipalo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish for parties.


rs Alongir
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This is my favorite couscous salad recipe. It's so flavorful and versatile.


durga dukhi
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Atleigh Nugent
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The couscous is fluffy and the vegetables are crisp.


Juan Gurov
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Yusuf Muhammed
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


KING ANTONIO
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


BENEDICT ASHUN
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The flavors were amazing and the couscous was cooked perfectly.