Grilled Sweetpotato Couscous Salad
Grilled Sweetpotato Couscous Salad combines fluffy couscous with smoky grilled sweetpotatoes, kale, red onion, almonds, and pomegranate seeds. Tossed in a maple-Dijon vinaigrette, this vibrant salad balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors for a hearty side or light main dish. Recipe Developed by Olivia Mesquita
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 413kcal
Ingredients
Couscous Salad:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 large #NCSweetpotatoes peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices
- Olive oil for brushing the sweetpotatoes
- Salt to taste
- 1 bunch kale cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the couscous and the boiling water in a bowl. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, fluff with a fork, breaking up any clumps. Reserve to cool.
- Brush both sides of each sweetpotato slice with olive oil and season with salt. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates, then place the sweetpotatoes on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 7 minutes per side, until charred and tender. Remove and let them cool, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Reserve.
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a dressing shaker or mason jar and shake until emulsified. Reserve.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced kale with 1/2 of the dressing. Using your fingers, massage until the kale softens and wilts, about 3 minutes. Add the couscous, diced sweetpotatoes and the remaining salad ingredients, then add the remaining dressing and toss everything until well combined.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper, then serve!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Sweetpotato Couscous Salad
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
413
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Sodium
77
mg
3
%
Potassium
433
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
10873
IU
217
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
69
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
42
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10873IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 42g