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

Nita Walker
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This salad is delicious and easy to make!


Mustard Note3943
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Parvez Muhammad
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


Mushahid riaz Mushahid riaz
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet and tangy dressing is perfect with the salty feta cheese and crunchy vegetables.


Omar Jan
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option. It's also perfect for potlucks and picnics.


Nahum Terefe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. I also like to add a can of black beans or corn for extra protein.


Blessings Beniza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Serwer Ali
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this salad is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


jml jayalath
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Michel Garcia
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and it's always delicious.


Awais anees
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen peas and carrots in my freezer, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


SAID N S
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Jesiel Fernandez
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This was a great side dish for our grilled chicken. It was simple to make and very tasty.


Keith Maendesa
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind! It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy.


DrRoofi Rahim
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love that it's made with whole grains and fresh vegetables.


Opeyemi Omoniyi
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This couscous salad was a hit at our last potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.