Sweet and Spicy Couscous Salad

Couscous is a staple food in North African cuisine and is traditionally prepared by steaming it in a special pot called a couscoussier.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Sweet and Spicy Couscous Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 medium Bell peppers
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Almonds
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Cook couscous according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, dried cranberries, and almonds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt.
4. Add cooked couscous to the large bowl and pour the dressing over it.
5. Toss everything together until well combined.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.