CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD

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From Heriot Bay, British Columbia, Lynn Gamache shares this delightful chilled salad. "It's great for picnics," she notes. "It can be prepared a day early and goes well with most main dishes. Add cooked shrimp or cheese cubes for a simple one-dish meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup diced cucumber
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, peas, cucumber, carrot, bacon, onions and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Khayam Mandan
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This is my favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Usha Bk
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vegetables in my diet.


Liam Mitchell
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and savory flavor of the curry dressing.


Patricia Lyn
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or barbecue.


John Snay
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a special occasion.


_1oksha1_
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this salad. The curry flavor is very mild and it's balanced out by the sweetness of the fruit.


altaf sajjad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Basit Rafiq
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I love the pop of color that the pomegranate seeds add to this salad.


Chodhri Rizwan
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables and fruits, and it's always delicious.


Miem Eloff
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I substituted quinoa for the couscous and it turned out just as good. This salad is a great way to get your grains and veggies in.


Noman Farhan
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on Sunday and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Emanuel
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the curry flavor and the fresh vegetables.


Hiruna Dilhan
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5 stars! This salad is a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Kathryn Parker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I especially loved the addition of the dried cranberries and pistachios.


MJ SARKAR
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It was light and fluffy, and the curry dressing was the perfect complement.


Me Babu Mia
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This curried couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique blend of flavors and textures.


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