WHOLE WHEAT VEGAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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A delicious vegan salad of veggies and whole wheat couscous with a lemon basil vinaigrette. Feel free to add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge; the more the merrier!

Provided by bekahc

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 small red onion
1 carrot, chopped
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup finely chopped green onions
½ cup alfalfa sprouts
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 small bunch chopped fresh basil, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Mix red onion, carrot, celery, cranberries, green onions, alfalfa sprouts, parsley, and walnuts into the couscous.
  • Stir olive oil, apple cider vinegar, basil, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Pour over the couscous mixture. Stir in salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 190.1 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Muhammad Aisha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Daphne Bacher
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Hope Amber
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Jibon Sarker
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Arishaba Prudence
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes and this one is a keeper!


Barbara Fairchild
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch.


Gregory Papier
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I love that this salad is vegan and gluten-free.


Mohsin Writes
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nafiz Ahmed
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite!


Chaudary Tayyab
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy.


Mahmood Sheikh
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I love the bright and flavorful dressing on this salad.


Amar Chhetri
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Yolanda Willing
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


AG Cricket
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped zucchini and bell pepper to mine and it was delicious.


M RAZA RAJPUT
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the raisins and the tartness of the lemon really complement each other.


Kacey
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This couscous salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was still delicious on Wednesday.


Ted Wegliicki
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes and this one definitely did not disappoint! The couscous salad was flavorful and filling.


SuSanTo Sharma
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's vegan, so I can feel good about eating it.


Would car Drift
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


William Robb
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This couscous salad is a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains and vegetables. It's also vegan, so it's perfect for those with dietary restrictions.