5.0 from 18 votes
Curried Couscous Salad
Curried Couscous Salad is a healthy fusion recipe with Moroccan couscous, Indian curry, and Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
curried couscous
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- pinch coarse salt
salad
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1/3 cup olives, pitted and sliced or halved
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 small Persian or pickling cucumbers, sliced into half moons
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
- 1/2 cup dried fruits, I used raisins, currants, and apricots
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled or diced
dressing (you may not need all of the dressing)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- To hydrate the couscous follow your package instructions as couscous can vary. I place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Then I bring 1 cup water with the curry powder, turmeric, and salt to a boil, and pour over the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Then take a fork and fluff the couscous, scraping the fork over each layer until fluffy and lump free. Set aside to cool.
- Place the dressing ingredients into a small food processor and blend until smooth. Taste to adjust.
- Add the cooled couscous to a large mixing bowl and add the rest of the salad ingredients. Toss with about half of the dressing to start. Add more as needed. Note: I like to add the feta cheese at the end so it stays more intact.
- Serve right away or chill until needed. Will keep several days in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- *Toast almond in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until they become fragrant and start to turn golden. You can also do this on a plate in the microwave: arrange the nuts in a single layer and microwave for up to 2 minutes, until they become fragrant and start to turn golden.
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
747IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.