Israeli, or moghrabieh, couscous grains are about the size of peppercorns. This vegetarian salad is a snap to put together.
Couscous Salad with Papaya
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, orange juice, and rice vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- In a medium suacepan, bring water to boil; add couscous and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 2-3 minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix papaya, cucumber, and herbs. Gently stir in couscous and dressing.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Couscous Salad with Papaya
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Protein 7g
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 303 cal, 8g fat (5g mono, 2g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 7g protein, 51g carb, 1g fiber, 2mg sodium