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Couscous Vegetable Salad

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings: can be doubled

Ingredients

1/2 cup couscous (3 ounces)
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup 1/4-inch pieces zucchini
1/2 cup 1/4-inch pieces red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup purchased olive oil vinaigrette

Preparation

  1. Place couscous in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over; stir to blend. Cover bowl; let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Mix in zucchini, bell pepper, onion and cumin. Pour vinaigrette over; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)

TagsSaladCouscousPastaZucchiniSquashVegetableBell PepperSideDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyBon Appétit
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