Calico Couscous Recipe

Name: Calico Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Water; 3/4 cups Uncooked Couscous; 1/2 cups Chopped Celery; 1/2 cups Chopped Carrot; 1/2 cups Red Or Yellow Pepper; 1/4 cups Green Onions, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries; _____; FOR THE DRESSING:; 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup Water
3/4 cups Uncooked Couscous
1/2 cups Chopped Celery
1/2 cups Chopped Carrot
1/2 cups Red Or Yellow Pepper
1/4 cups Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
1/2 cups Dried Cranberries
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FOR THE DRESSING:
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper

1
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
2
In the meantime, place celery, carrots, and pepper in a microwave bowl; pour water to cover the vegetables, cover, and microwave for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
3
In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cooked vegetables, green onions, and cranberries. In a jar or Tupperware dish with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Serves 6.
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Nutrition: 148 cal, 3g fat, og saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 28g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars, 3g protein, 54% vit. A, 37% vit. C, 2% calcium, 4% iron.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Water, 3/4 cups Uncooked Couscous, 1/2 cups Chopped Celery, 1/2 cups Chopped Carrot, and more.

Yes, Calico Couscous falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calico Couscous

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