Couscous Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous, 100% whole-wheat
- 1 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup zucchini
cut into 1/4-inch pieces - 1 medium red pepper, bell
cut into 1/4-inch pieces - 1/2 cup red onions
finely chopped - 3/4 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, (black ground)
- 1/2 cup dressing, Italian, reduced-fat
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Method
*Boil the couscous – Instant couscous may simply be prepared by pouring boiling water over it, while traditional couscous requires longer cooking.
*When couscous is cooked, fluff with a fork.
*Mix in zucchini, bell pepper, onion, cumin, and black pepper.
*Pour Italian dressing over the mixture, and toss to combine.
*Cover, and refrigerate for about eight hours before serving.
source: diet.mayoclinic.org
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