Perfect Spring to Summer Recipe
Spring has sprung, and it’s almost summer so this is the perfect seasonal Spring to Summer Salad! The days are getting longer; and the sun is heating us up, and nothing is more satisfying on a warm day than a cool, refreshing salad. Bruschetta Couscous Salad from the Fill Up with Fiber chapter in Eating Well to Fight Arthritis is an unbeatable combination of fresh basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes at their best! You know you are eating with nutrition when you have this colorful of a plate — each color providing important protective vitamins and nutrients. Instead of couscous, wild rice may be used for gluten-free version. If you don’t have Israeli couscous, just use whatever couscous you have!
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- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomato halves
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup small mozzarella balls or pieces fresh mozzarella is best
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn into pieces or 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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- Cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with fork and cool.
- In large bowl, combine couscous, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella and basil. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and toss with couscous mixture.
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 35% Fat 10g Saturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 14mg Sodium 43mg Carbohydrates 34g Dietary Fiber 3g Total Sugars 4g Protein 9g Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1 fat
Nutrition Nugget: You know you are eating with nutrition when you have this colorful of a plate — each color providing important protective vitamins and nutrients.
Terrific Tip: Instead of couscous, wild rice may be used for gluten-free version. Don’t have Israeli couscous, just use what you have.
What You Will Need for this Recipe
Birch & Meadow 4 Cups of Israeli Couscous, Salads, Vegetable Dishes
Heavy Duty Vegetable Chopper with Container – 4 BladesColavita Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 34 Ounce (Pack of 2)
Bruschetta Couscous Salad From Fill Up with Fiber Chapter
Eating Well To Fight Arthritis includes a Fill Up with Fiber Chapter with recipes full of nutritious dietary fiber. Fiber may be helpful for those with arthritis for more than just weight maintenance. CRP or C-reactive protein is found in the blood as an indicator of inflammation, with higher levels of CRP indicating inflammation in the body. Research has found that diets high in fiber (the recommended daily amount) reduced CRP levels, therefore reducing inflammation.
This anti inflammatory cookbook includes recipes to help fight inflammation with everyday ingredients. The arthritis cookbook is Holly’s healthiest cookbook filled with healthy EASY recipes.
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