WARM SALMON AND COUSCOUS SALAD

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A recipe from "Clean Eating" magazine, spring 2008. This salad makes a wonderful lunch or light dinner, and has a spring-like freshness to it that makes it very appealing. Serve over a bed of baby spinach and garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Provided by Marina K

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 3/4 ounce) can canned salmon, packed in water
1 medium carrot, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup couscous (we use whole wheat)
1 cup Baby Spinach, shredded
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, boiling
1/4 cup walnuts, choped

Steps:

  • Measure broth into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on high to boiling point (about 3 minutes) then add couscous, chili powder, lemon zest and spinach.
  • Stir, cover tightly and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add salmon, carrot, lemon juice, green onions, and walnuts.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve immediately on a bed of lettuce or spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 85.7, Sodium 690.8, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 32.9

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