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By Nisha Melvani
Couscous Salad
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:5min
15-Minute Couscous Salad is rich in plant-based protein and iron, with a versatile curry dressing. Meal-prep this budget-friendly recipe. It's easy, healthy, and veggie-loaded, and perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories549.3 kcal (27%)
Total Fat24.6 g (35%)
Carbs68.3 g (26%)
Sugars10 g (11%)
Protein17.3 g (35%)
Sodium410.9 mg (21%)
Fiber10.5 g (37%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the curry dressing (makes extra):
![4 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste (about 2 small lemons)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901791/custom_upload/2a63a78282f91f6457577f4f2bbc1b8f.jpg)
4 tablespoonslemon juice
plus more to taste
![½ teaspoon lemon zest](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764819/graph/fooddb/36fa4029573abd1cd24238ff8b00bf88.jpg)
½ teaspoonlemon zest
![2 teaspoons curry powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764574/graph/fooddb/6dd3e505beb483e0029897feb826856f.jpg)
2 teaspoonscurry powder
![½ teaspoon turmeric](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764691/graph/fooddb/e1332b2a022d6db7468ccbb27f3f115d.jpg)
½ teaspoonturmeric
![¼ teaspoon black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
![3 tablespoons olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
3 tablespoonsolive oil
![2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
2 clovesgarlic
pressed or finely minced
![Salt to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
to taste
For the salad:
![1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312277/custom_upload/23023b493ad1f8e577ca0f2572e9eb46.jpg)
1 x 15 ouncecan chickpeas
drained and rinsed
![¾ cup frozen green peas, thawed](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764870/graph/fooddb/1ff17ab680bf8eb504c2c2c15fa497c0.jpg)
¾ cupfrozen green peas
thawed
![1 medium red bell pepper, small dice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764628/graph/fooddb/5da118d0507bdd685df53a9917cc334b.jpg)
1red bell pepper
medium, small dice
![½ cup shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312211/custom_upload/1031eaaf8321d585f99b147587fedcef.jpg)
½ cupcarrots
shredded
![¼ cup diced red onion](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
¼ cupred onion
diced
![1/3 cup chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
⅓ cupcilantro
chopped
![1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
⅓ cupflat leaf parsley
chopped
Optional Maple Chia Roasted Cashews:
Instructions
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