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Couscous Lemon Salmon Salad

Prep 15M | Cook 15M | Enjoy in 15M

Israeli couscous (also known as pearl couscous) is a type of pasta, and it is a perfect ingredient to use in salads. This recipe is a great option to make ahead and take to work or school for a satisfying lunch! No need to heat it up at work – this salad is delicious straight out of the fridge.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked Israeli couscous (about 1 cup dry), cooled (see note)

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh chopped dill

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp freshly ground pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup diced cucumber

½ cup finely chopped red onion

8 oz salmon fillet, cooked (or 1 can (213 g) salmon, drained and flaked)

Directions:

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions (about 15 minutes). Drain well and allow to cool fully.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dill, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Slowly add olive oil and whisk to combine.
  3. Add bell pepper, cucumber, onion, couscous and salmon. Toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

Note: Israeli couscous is also known as pearl couscous or pearl pasta. It is shaped like small granules or pearls that are slightly larger than traditional couscous.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves 4 (1½ cups per serving)

Nutritional analysis per serving

246 calories

7 g fat

17 g protein

30 g carbohydrates (27 g available carbohydrate)

3 g fibre

253 sodium

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