Couscous Salad

By barbgreenfield

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 tsp. minced garlic, divided
• 4 Tbs. lemon juice, divided
• 2 1/2 C. canned fat-free chicken broth
• 1 1/2 C. couscous
• 1/3 C. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 C. shelled edamame, cooked crisp tender according to directions
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 C. peanuts
• 1/2 C. dried cranberries
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• dash of hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté 1/2 teaspoon garlic and add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring to full boil and add couscous, cover pot and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and add parsley. Set aside to cool. When cool, add snow peas, green onions, peanuts, and cranberries. For dressing, mix together remaining 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and 3 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, and hot sauce. Toss dressing with couscous mixture.