Rainbow Couscous Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 3 -4 stalks celery
  • 1/2 - 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons soya sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Put couscous in a large bowl and pour over the boiling water.
  2. Stir to mix and leave until cool.
  3. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Mix in onion,peppers carrots,celery,peas, and currants.
  5. Combine together all the dressing ingredients, pour over salad and mix well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 56.6g 21% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 22.8g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 446.5mg 19% DV
Potassium 983.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1040.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 99.5mg 100% DV
Calcium 131.8mg 10% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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