Rutabaga and Couscous Salad
Steamed rutabaga and fluffy couscous come together in a warmly seasoned dressing made with nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, oregano, dill, black pepper, and a touch of cayenne. The result is gently sweet, tangy, and herb-forward, making this hearty salad a fitting side for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rutabaga and Couscous Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 82
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer; bring to a boil. Add the rutabaga and steam until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring water and vegetable oil to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 14 minutes; fluff with a fork.
- 3
Whisk nutritional yeast, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, oregano, dill, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- 4
Stir couscous and rutabaga into the nutritional yeast dressing. Season with salt.
- Calories 341.13 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 12.12 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 45.96 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.48 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.64 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 21.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 7.82 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 7.57 g --
- Added Sugars 3.33 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 33.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 506.38 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.36 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 16.05 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 Fusion side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Couscous. Each serving provides about 341.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rutabaga and Couscous Salad?
- It is a Fusion 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 341.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rutabaga and Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Rutabaga and Couscous Salad healthy?
- Rutabaga and Couscous Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 341.13 calories and 12.12 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.64 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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