Couscous salad with tomatoes

Votes: 1

Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 159, total fat 4 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 5 G., carbohydrates 26 G., fiber 3 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 13 mg, sugar 2 G.

This hearty, vibrant salad is made with tomato couscous, fresh asparagus, and tomatoes, but what truly makes it delicious is the store-bought Italian dressing that ties the flavors of all the ingredients together. Serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish with meat or poultry.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 and 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup tomato couscous
220 g thin asparagus, cut into 2.5 cm pieces.
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add the couscous. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.

Place the asparagus and green onions on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon of salad dressing. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, basil, and remaining salad dressing. Toss to distribute the ingredients evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Categories:

recipe / Calorie content of prepared meals / Summer dishes / Main courses / Side dishes / Cereals, legumes / Vegetables and mushrooms / Salads / Vegetable salads / Salads with pasta and cereals / Sandra Lee