How To Make Spicy Couscous Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the couscous, boiling water, and olive oil. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
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Once the couscous is cooled, add the red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and mint. Mix well.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
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Serve the spicy couscous salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 212kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 27mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 7g
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