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Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad
Super easy to prepare, this Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is the perfect healthy side for everyday and special occasions.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- 2 teaspoons apple juice orange juice or water
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions thinly sliced on the bias
- ½ cup parsley leaves chopped
- ¼ cup mint leaves chopped
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds*
Instructions
- Place golden raisins and juice (or water) in a small microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave for 30 seconds on high power. Remove from microwave and set aside. (This will rehydrate raisins, making them plump and delicious.)
- In a medium bowl, combine couscous and salt. Add boiling water, stir and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Uncover, add butter and stir with a fork till fluffy.
- Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and pour over warm couscous. Stir well.
- Add scallions, parsley, mint and golden raisins. Stir to combine.
- Taste and season with a bit more salt, if needed and a generous grind of fresh black pepper.
- Scatter pomegranate seeds over top of salad. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- *Intimated by pomegranates? Here's a super simple tutorial on how to de-seed a pom - no mess, no water!
- Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
12.4mg
(14%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.