COUSCOUS SEAFOOD SIDE SALAD

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There is a ton of flavor in this salad from Sharon Clow of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. She took a favorite recipe and added extra crabmeat, spinach and peas to make it over-the-top delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

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; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the couscous, spinach, crab, peas, peppers and onion. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, ketchup, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder and coriander; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges