COUSCOUS AND CRAB SALAD WITH CUCUMBER JUICE AND MINT

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Couscous And Crab Salad With Cucumber Juice And Mint image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cucumber juice (see recipe)
1/2 cup uncooked instant couscous
2 cups lump crab meat, picked over for shells
15 small cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place 3/4 cup of the cucumber juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir with a fork. Place in a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Add the crab meat, cherry tomatoes, onion, mint and lemon and lime rinds and toss to coat. Toss in the remaining cucumber juice. Season with the salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Muqaddam Abbas
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This is a great summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Jihad Hossen
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I used a pre-made dressing to save time. It was still delicious!


Shari Holmes
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Olaide Adegbesote
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber juice, so I used lemon juice instead. It was still very good.


Musa Mohamed
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. I love the combination of flavors.


John Tapia
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Md Jakir Hussain
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I'm allergic to crab, so I used shrimp instead. The salad was still delicious!


Engela Kelly
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad.


Ak patan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nelson Dumebi
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I love the pop of color that the mint adds to this salad. It's so visually appealing.


Lindsay Hammond
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This is one of the easiest salads I've ever made. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Public velog Peter engine
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I loved this salad! The crab and cucumber juice really make it something special.


DJ SOHANI
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This salad is so versatile! I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a light lunch. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Paul Moss
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I added some chopped red onion to the salad for a bit of extra flavor. It was delicious!


PK RAJ
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I used imitation crab meat and it turned out great! This is a great recipe for those on a budget.


Alex Owuor
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I was skeptical about the cucumber juice, but it really added a nice touch to the salad. It gave it a light, refreshing flavor.


Joe Storms
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This is now my go-to summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumber juice and mint give it a unique flavor.


STAR Cameron
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and held up well in the heat.


Iam Boss
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of couscous, crab, cucumber juice, and mint was refreshing and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


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