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Curried Couscous Salad

By: Lynn Gamache

"From Heriot Bay, British Columbia, Lynn Gamache shares this delightful chilled salad. 'It's great for picnics,' she notes. 'It can be prepared a day early and goes well with most main dishes. Add cooked shrimp or cheese cubes for a simple one-dish meal.'"

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup diced cucumber
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, peas, cucumber, carrot, bacon, onions and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, drizzle over salad and toss to coat.