5.0 from 39 votes
Curried Couscous Salad
Positively packed with flavor, this curried couscous salad is a real feast for the taste buds!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian , American
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked couscous
- 1 cup finely shredded carrot
- 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 3 green onions , finely sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup canned drained garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
- 1-2 tablespoons finely minced preserved lemon (optional but fabulous)
- For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey (Vegans: use agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- homemade curry powder recipe
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable broth powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the couscous, bring 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan. As soon as it's boiling, add the couscous, immediately turn off the heat, cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and put it in a very large mixing bowl. Let cool completely.
- Add all veggies, parsley, garbanzo beans, raisins/currants and preserved lemon to the couscous and stir to combine. To prepare the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until emulsified.Pour the dressing over the couscous salad, 1/3 at a time, stirring to combine between additions. Cover and refrigerate overnight so the flavors have time to meld. Because of the vinegar/acid content, use a glass or plastic bowl.Serve as a light main course or as a side dish along with chicken, pork, fish, etc.Will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3091IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3091IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.