Vietnamese Couscous Salad Recipe

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Vietnamese Couscous Salad
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Directions:

  1. To make dressing: In a pint jar, combine the garlic, gingerroot, lime juice, sugar, peanut oil, nuoc mam, and hot pepper flakes, if using. Shake well. Set aside.
  2. To make the salad: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, bouillon cube, and peanut oil to a boil. Add the couscous in a stream. Remove from the heat. Stir once. Cover and let stand until the couscous is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Mix with half of the cilantro, half of the mint, and half of the peanuts.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the carrots, cucumber, onions, cabbage, and remaining cilantro and mint. Add the dressing and toss thoroughly.
  4. Spoon equal portions of couscous onto 6 dinner plates. Top with the vegetable mixture and the shrimp. Garnish with remaining peanuts, cilantro, and mint leaves. Serve at room temperature.
  5. Cook's Note: To cook the shrimp, rinse them under running water. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water and 2 bay leaves to a boil. Add the shrimp, and cook until they are just pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Discard the cooking liquid and bay leaves. Shell and devein the shrimp.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 467.97 Kcal (1959 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.37g 28%
Cholesterol 78.25mg 26%
Sodium 2492.62mg 104%
Potassium 532.08mg 11%
Total Carbs 54.32g 18%
Sugars 9.96g 40%
Dietary Fiber 5.17g 21%
Protein 20.84g 42%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 23%
Iron 45.9mg 255%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.52 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.24g 28%
Cholesterol 22.32mg 26%
Sodium 711.19mg 104%
Potassium 151.81mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.5g 18%
Sugars 2.84g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 21%
Protein 5.95g 42%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 23%
Iron 13.1mg 255%
Calcium 32.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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