QUICK COUSCOUS SALAD

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"I created this salad one weekend to take to a friend's house, and everybody loved it," notes Debbie Graber of Eureka, Nevada. "It's become a much-requested favorite at gatherings." TIP: "Dice up some reduced-fat pepperoni and add it to the salad," recommends Debbie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/3 cup each diced onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous and salt. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, salad dressing, mushrooms, olives, cucumber, onion and peppers. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md Jubayar
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the dressing is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!


Xasan Cabdi Buunde
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This is my go-to salad for potlucks and barbecues. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast!


Warsan Warsan
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Meh.


william Andy Koloko
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's always different. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used lemon juice, vinegar, and even yogurt. It's always de


Daniel Berhanu
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The couscous was perfectly cooked and fluffy, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was light and tangy, and it really brought al