002: Couscous Confetti Salad

Made by Sue V. Grisham - Participant in the 60 Day Plant Based Challenge

Time: 20 mins

Servings: 8 one-cup servings

Ingredients

-dry whole-wheat couscous (1 1/2 c (270 g))
-boiling water (2 c (475 mL))
-green onions, finely chopped, including tops (3)
-red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (1)
-carrot, grated (1)
-finely shredded red cabbage (1 cup)
-finely chopped fresh parsley (1/2 cup)
-golden raisins or chopped dried apricots (1/2 c (80 g))
-juice of lemon (1)
-seasoned rice vinegar (1/4 c (60 mL))
-curry powder (1 tsp (5 mL))
-iodized salt (1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL))

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine couscous and boiling water.
  2. Stir to mix, then cover and let stand until all the water has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. 
  3. Add green onions, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, parsley, and raisins or apricots. 
  4. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, vinegar, curry powder, and salt. 
  5. Add to salad and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature or chilled.