Pasta And Couscous Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounce Spinach Ribbon Noodles
- 1/2 c. Couscous
- 1/2 c. Water
- 1 x Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 c. Roasted Unsalted Peanuts
- 2 x Scallion, Thinly Sliced
- 1/4 c. Fresh Parsley, Minced
- 1/4 c. Rice Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1 x Clove Garlic, Finely Chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Directions
- Boil a large pot of water. Cook pasta till al dente. While pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together dry couscous and water. Let stand, covered, till liquid is completely absorbed, 5 - 10 min. Toss lightly with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well and rinse under cool water. Drain well again. Add in with couscous to salad ingredients. Pour on dressing; toss again. Garnish with mandarin oranges or possibly pineapple slices and raisins.
- Variations:*substitute other varieties of pasta for spinach noodles
- *substitute cooked millet for couscous
- *substitute cooked garbanzos for the peanuts
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 147g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 381 | |
| Calories from Fat 228 | 60% |
| Total Fat 25.9g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 4.27g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium 354mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 28.81g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 7.47g | 5% |
| Protein 11.37g | 18% |
