1 box of Couscous fixed according to directions.(8 mg in 1 cup)
1 lb. bunch of asparagus, trimmed, cooked for 2 minutes. (0)
1 small jar of pimentos, drained well. (0)
3 Green onions, sliced thinly (0)
Vinaigrette
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons (0)
- 2 Tablespoons lo/no sodium balsamic vinegar (25mg – 2 Tbls)
- 2 teaspoons honey (0)
- 2 teaspoons lo/no sodium mustard – preferably dijon (25mg -2 Tbl)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 mg per Tablespoon – so less)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil (0)
Directions
Put all vinaigrette ingredients except olive oil in bowl and mix. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking heartily!
Put 1/4 cup of vinaigrette into pot with cooked Couscous and mixed all around.
Put all into a big bowl adding asparagus, pimentos, green onions and the rest of the vinaigrette.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and then eat. Serves a crowd or you for several days!
