Here’s a light grain salad using versatile, quick-cooking couscous.

　　

Ingredients

6 to 8 servings

　　1 cup couscous

　　1 medium green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips

　　4 to 6 radishes, thinly sliced

　　2 cups diced flavorful tomatoes

　　1/3 to 1/2 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette dressing, or as needed

　　Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

Boil 2 cups water. Pour the boiling water over the couscous in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.

　　

Step 2

Combine the couscous with the remaining ingredients in a serving container and toss well. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until needed.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

Calories: 111

　　

Step 4

Total Fat: 2g

　　

Step 5

Protein: 3g

　　

Step 6

Carbohydrate: 19g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 8

Sodium: 130mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet