Cold Couscous Salad

Cold Couscous Salad

1fat
1starch
0.5vegetable

Couscous is a wonderful grain with lots of selenium, a mineral with many health benefits including aiding in the repair of damanged cells and decreasing inflammation. Plus it tastes great in this cold salad!

icon3/4 cup
icon20 minutes
Salads
Vegetarian
Diverticulosis
Ingredients
4 servings
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  • Cooked Israeli couscous
    1 1/2 cup
  • Medium cucumbers (cut into quarters)
    2 cucumber
  • Red onion, chopped
    1/2 cup
  • Lemon juice
    2 tablespoon
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoon
  • Garlic Powder
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt
    1/4 teaspoon
Directions
  • 1
    Cook couscous according to package instructions then run under cold water to cool, let drain.
  • 2
    Combine couscous, cucumbers and red onion, mix.
  • 3
    Mix in olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Gently stir to combine.