Here’s a light grain salad using versatile, quick-cooking couscous.
Recipe information
Yield
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1 cup couscous
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
4 to 6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 cups diced flavorful tomatoes
1/3 to 1/2 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette dressing, or as needed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Boil 2 cups water. Pour the boiling water over the couscous in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Combine the couscous with the remaining ingredients in a serving container and toss well. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until needed.
nutrition information
Step 3
Calories: 111
Step 4
Total Fat: 2g
Step 5
Protein: 3g
Step 6
Carbohydrate: 19g
Step 7
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 8
Sodium: 130mg
