HAM AND PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD

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This is a fresh, delicious and healthy way to eat leftover ham.

Provided by Julie Stutzman

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup couscous
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
½ small red onion, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas
  • In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon-style mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 468.2 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Oscar Neal
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet pineapple, salty ham, and tangy dressing are all perfect together.


Jiya Chy
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Goza BrownRG
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ali _baryar_king 1209
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I've made this salad with different types of ham and pineapple, and it's always turned out great. It's a really versatile recipe.


Fatih Janan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham and pineapple. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


amazon fire
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I love the sweet and tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings all the flavors together.


Benny Machaba
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Sk munna Elahi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.


Milor M Maharjan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


mahoora safari
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this salad! The pineapple and couscous really balance out the flavor.


Hameedullah wazir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Manish Oli
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Jacqueline Wanjiku
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of ham, pineapple, and couscous, and it's always turned out great.


Solomon Anim
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a protein boost and it was delicious!


Md Foyazbd
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This salad is perfect for meal prep. It holds up well in the fridge for several days.


David Fanerdez
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I love the pop of color that the pineapple and red onion add to this salad.


Tembe Dallas
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Dusit Adham
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Tahir Virk
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that it's so versatile - you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Gul Rehman
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Wow, the sweet and juicy pineapple pairs so well with the salty and smoky ham in this couscous salad! It's a perfect balance of flavors.