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Chopped Salad

Inspired by The Gladly restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 1 cup whole-wheat couscous pearl, uncooked (pearl couscous is also known as Israeli couscous)
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 tomato large, diced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup Pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 4- oz pack salmon smoked, wild-caught
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup sour cream (could also substitute mayo although in most cases, it doesn't technically follow our real food rules)
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. Cook the couscous according to package directions and immediately toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent clumping. Allow to cool.
  2. On a large platter, arrange the arugula in a row down the center. Make a row of the cooked (yet, slightly cooled or cold) couscous next to it. Sprinkle the couscous with a little salt.
  3. In a small bowl toss the diced tomato with the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Make a row of it on the other side of the arugula.
  4. Toast the pepitas in a toaster oven or in a small, dry pan on the stove. They are done when you start to hear a bit of popping. Toss them together with the raisins and place in another row next to the tomatoes.
  5. Cut up the smoked salmon and place it in a row next to the couscous.
  6. To make the dressing, either whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, basil, and garlic, or for the best results, quickly blend it together with a hand immersion blender. Pour over top and serve.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Chopped Salad Amount Per Serving Calories 435 Calories from Fat 126 % Daily Value* Fat 14g22%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 36mg12%Sodium 146mg6%Potassium 500mg14%Carbohydrates 63g21%Fiber 7g29%Sugar 4g4%Protein 21g42% Vitamin A 945IU19%Vitamin C 9.6mg12%Calcium 162mg16%Iron 3.4mg19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 435
  • Calories from Fat 126
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 14g
  • 22%
  • Saturated Fat 5g
  • 31%
  • Cholesterol 36mg
  • 12%
  • Sodium 146mg
  • 6%
  • Potassium 500mg
  • 14%
  • Carbohydrates 63g
  • 21%
  • Fiber 7g
  • 29%
  • Sugar 4g
  • 4%
  • Protein 21g
  • 42%
  • Vitamin A 945IU
  • 19%
  • Vitamin C 9.6mg
  • 12%
  • Calcium 162mg
  • 16%
  • Iron 3.4mg
  • 19%