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Cucumber Couscous Salad

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Cucumber Couscous Salad

Cucumber Couscous Salad
Photography by Matthew Kimura

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 228
pro 7 g
total fat 11 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 29 g
fibre 6 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 198 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 3
iron 15
vit A 2
vit C 13
folate 10

Fresh and light, this crunchy salad is a delicious way to enjoy cucumbers all year round.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 2 cups diced English cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 6 leaves of boston lettuce
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Preparation

In large bowl, cover couscous with 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; let cool.

Add cucumber, radishes and onions.

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately for up to 24 hours.) Toss dressing with salad. Serve in lettuce cups; sprinkle with pine nuts.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2007

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