Loaded Fresh Basil and Sweet Corn Couscous Green Salad
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Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.8 (134)

Loaded Fresh Basil and Sweet Corn Couscous Green Salad

NUTRITION · PER SERVING105M COOK
CAL 20%·PRO 22%
CARBS 43G43% OF CAL
8G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC17G OTHER18G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G48% OF CAL
4G SAT17G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A couscous salad with fresh basil, sweet corn, bacon, lettuce, and pine nuts dressed in a buttermilk vinaigrette. A colorful, substantial side dish.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (see note)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot or green onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 box (5.8 ounces) roasted garlic and olive oil couscous (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 12-15 cups chopped romaine lettuce (see note)
  • 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled or chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (thaw frozen corn before using)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated or peeled Parmesan cheese (see note)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
PREP
90M
SODIUM
806MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.