Description
A vibrant salad featuring earthy couscous, sweet golden raisins, and a zesty curry vinaigrette, perfect for gatherings and light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup large pearl couscous
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin cooking the pearl couscous according to package instructions. Once ready, drain and let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous with chopped almonds, raisins, grated carrots, and diced cucumbers.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, curry powder, apple cider vinegar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the vibrant vinaigrette over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring every grain is coated in flavor.
- Serve your Curried Couscous Salad chilled or at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors deepen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg