This easy couscous salad is vegan but I cheated and had some Queso Fresco cheese crumbled on the top...there is something about that cheese which tastes so delicious! Lentil and Couscous Salad Ingredients: Dressing - ΒΌ cup lemon juice (bottled is fine) 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp agave syrup (or honey for non-vegan)… Continue reading Lentil and Couscous Salad
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Warm Couscous Salad
We had this very quick "salad" for lunch today (no photo, I was starving....). The salad is vegan but I did add in substitutes that can be used. Warm Couscous Salad Ingredients: Dressing - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp agave syrup (or honey)… Continue reading Warm Couscous Salad
Black Bean Couscous Salad
This was a quick dish to go with our grilled steaks last night. It can be served warm or cold. Black Bean Couscous Salad Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat couscous 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken both 14 ounce bag Ultimate Southwest Blend frozen veggies or similar 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp… Continue reading Black Bean Couscous Salad
Chickpea Couscous Salad
Another take on our weekly pasta salads for the weekends: Chicken Couscous Salad Ingredients: 1 cup lower sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup whole wheat couscous 1/2 cup diced carrot 2 Tbsp diced pecans 2 Tbsp dried cranberries 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive… Continue reading Chickpea Couscous Salad