Curried Couscous Salad with Bacon

1. 1

   Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

3. 3

   When cool, crumble the bacon slices and set aside.

4. 4

   Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet, then cook and stir the onion in the skillet until the edges begin to brown.

5. 5

   Set the onion aside.

6. 6

   Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, then sprinkle in the couscous.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the heat, let it stand for 5 minutes to absorb the water, then fluff the couscous with a fork.

8. 8

   Allow the couscous to cool.

9. 9

   Place the onion, cooled couscous, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garbanzos in a salad bowl, and stir lightly to combine.

10. 10

    In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, curry powder, and salt and pepper until the sugar dissolves.

11. 11

    Pour the dressing over the salad, mix again lightly, and sprinkle with bacon bits.

• Calories 202.72 kcal Moderate
• Protein 5.3 g Moderate
• Carbs 32.93 g Moderate
• Total Fat 6.87 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
• Sodium 97.66 mg Low Source
• Fiber 5.08 g Moderate
• Sugar 7.03 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 1.87 g Low Source
• Calcium 18.41 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.19 mg Low Source
• Potassium 87.75 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 533.46 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 171.87 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Soy 🌱
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Onions 🧅