Couscous Salad Recipe


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 6 servings


Adapted from Adapted from "Natürlich Kochen." zucchini, sweet corn, olive oil, tomatoes, onion, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, couscous, apple cider vinegar, herbs (parsley, dill, chives, mint, etc.), salt to taste cvt

Ingredients
2 small zucchini
2 ears sweet corn
5 tbs. olive oil, divided
1 pound tomatoes, chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (91319), or to taste (optional)
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
2 tbs. apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup minced parsley (and/or dill, chives, mint, etc.)
1 Salt to taste
Directions
  1. Slice the zucchini into ½-inch rounds, then cut those rounds into ½-inch sticks.

  2. Husk corn and slice the kernels off.

  3. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the zucchini and corn, stirring, until lightly browned.

  4. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a salad bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 45 min. The couscous will absorb the moisture around it and swell noticeably. Add remaining 3 Tbs. olive oil, stir well, and adjust the seasoning before serving.

Categories

Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Salads, FrenchGerman, Mediterranean, Fry, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 190.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
221
Calories from Fat
107
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11.9g
18%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
43mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
25.3g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3.2g
13%
Sugars
3.9g
Protein
4.6g
Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C 43%
Calcium 3% Iron 6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A-
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
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