Couscous Confetti Salad Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Water1/3 Cup (16 tbs) (SALAD)
 Couscous1/3 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked (SALAD)
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon (SALAD)
 Cucumber1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped (SALAD)
 Carrot1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded (SALAD)
 Green bell pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), thinly sliced (SALAD)
 Red onion1 Tablespoon, chopped (SALAD)
 Sunflower seeds - 1 tablespoon, shelled
 White wine vinegar2 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Water1 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Sugar1 1/2 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 Rosemary leaves1 Teaspoon, crushed (DRESSING)
 Dry mustard1/2 Teaspoon (DRESSING)

Directions

MAKING
1) Take a small saucepan and bring water to a boil.
2) Stir in salt and couscous. Cover and let stand until the mixture cools down to room temperature.
3) Take a medium bowl and combine together cooled couscous with all the remaining salad ingredients. Toss nicely.
4) Take a small bowl and mix together all dressing ingredients in it. Blend nicely.

SERVING
5) Pour the prepared dressing over salad and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.
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