Couscous, Watermelon and Gorgonzola Salad
A flavorful watermelon salad with the sharp tang of Gorgonzola cheese will make any summer meal a success. Canola oil’s light taste and texture is ideal for a vinaigrette and works well with the dish’s lively flavors.
Servings
12
servingsCalories
128
kcalIngredients
3/4 cup 3/4 water
1 tsp 1 canola oil
3/4 cup 3/4 uncooked whole wheat couscous
3 cups 3 cubed watermelon
3 cups 3 chopped cucumber
1 cup 1 crumbled Gorgonzola
1 Tbsp 1 Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp 2 balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp 3 canola oil
1 tsp 1 ground pepper
Directions
- In medium saucepan, bring water and 1 tsp canola oil to boil over high heat. Stir in couscous, cover tightly and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until tender. Fluff with fork and set aside to cool completely.
- In large bowl, add watermelon, cucumber and Gorgonzola to couscous. Stir to blend.
- In small bowl, whisk mustard and balsamic vinegar. In steady stream, drizzle 3 Tbsp canola oil. Continue to whisk until mixture emulsifies. Toss into salad to lightly coat. Top with ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings
Serving Size1/2 cup
- Amount Per ServingCalories127
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
7g
9%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g 10%
- Cholesterol 10mg 4%
- Sodium 140mg 7%
- Total Carbohydrate
13g
5%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
- Total Sugars 4g
- Protein 5g 10%
- Potassium 50mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
