Pomegranate Cous Cous Salad
Pomegranate Cous Cous Salad is a fabulously festive side dish, perfect for Christmas or any time of year! Cous Cous is combined with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate and fresh parsley. A splash of extra virgin olive oil brings everything together to make a gloriously simple salad that everyone will enjoy - give it a go!
Ingredients
| Cous cous | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Boiling water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Cucumber | 1 , diced (Continental) | |
| Cherry tomatoes | 250 Gram , quartered | |
| Pomegranate | 1 Large | |
| Chopped flat leaf parsley | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lightly toasted sesame seeds | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste |
Directions
GETTING READY:
In a large bowl, combine cous cous and boiling water.
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
MAKING:
Fluff the cous cous using fork.
Transfer to a large bowl and add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, pomegranate, olive oil, sesame seeds, salt, pepper and toss well.
SERVING:
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 318Calories from Fat 104
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 73 mg3.04%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 7 g14%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
