Average Rating: 5TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.Ingredients
- 15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 medium sweet peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
SALAD: - 2-1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
- 1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
- 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup fresh shelled peas or frozen peas
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING: - 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together garlic, sweet peppers, oil, salt and pepper; transfer to a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until dark golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous and quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- 3. Transfer the couscous and quinoa to the bowl with roasted pepper mixture. Stir in the remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; gently toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 269 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.