Rutabaga and Couscous Salad
Rutabaga and Couscous Salad brings together tender rutabaga cubes and fluffy couscous in a tangy, herb-laced dressing with apple cider vinegar and a hint of honey. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy depth while dill, oregano, and a touch of cayenne provide warmth and brightness—perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side at dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer; bring to a boil. Add the rutabaga and steam until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a boil. Take off the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let sit until the water is absorbed, about 14 minutes; fluff with a fork.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, oregano, dill, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Stir the couscous and rutabaga into the nutritional yeast dressing. Season with salt.
- Calories 263.39 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.96 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.41 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source
- Sodium 21.1 mg Low Source
- Fiber 7.82 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.32 g Moderate
- Calcium 33.5 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source
- Potassium 519.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.36 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Rutabaga and Couscous Salad is a side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Couscous. Each serving provides about 263.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rutabaga and Couscous Salad?
- It is a salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Rutabaga and Couscous Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Couscous, Dried Dill. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rutabaga and Couscous Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rutabaga and Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
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