Couscous Salmon Salad

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This salad has a refreshing tangy taste. It is quickly prepared with a can of salmon, a lemon vinaigrette, capers and couscous.

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Couscous Salmon Salad

This salad has a refreshing tangy taste. It is quickly prepared with a can of salmon, a lemon vinaigrette, capers and couscous.

Servings: 2

Preparation15 minsCooking5 minsTotal20 mins

 3/4 cup water
 (90 g) 1/2 cup medium instant couscous
 1 scallion ( white part) or red onion
 ¼ cup roasted red pepper or red bell pepper, chopped
 1 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
 ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or 2 leaves of lettuce chopped
 One 7 onces can of salmon, cleaned and break in small pieces
 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp water
 ¼ tsp mild curry powder

1

In a medium casserole, bring the water to a boil, immediately add couscous, cover, remove from heat and let rest 5 Minutes.

2

Add scallion, pepper, capers, parsley and salmon to couscous. Don't stir yet.

3

In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, water and curry, add to the couscous and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

Ingredients

 3/4 cup water
 (90 g) 1/2 cup medium instant couscous
 1 scallion ( white part) or red onion
 ¼ cup roasted red pepper or red bell pepper, chopped
 1 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
 ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or 2 leaves of lettuce chopped
 One 7 onces can of salmon, cleaned and break in small pieces
 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp water
 ¼ tsp mild curry powder

Directions

1

In a medium casserole, bring the water to a boil, immediately add couscous, cover, remove from heat and let rest 5 Minutes.

2

Add scallion, pepper, capers, parsley and salmon to couscous. Don't stir yet.

3

In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, water and curry, add to the couscous and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

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