Khuskhus Salad

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

On a diet and evaluating what to eat from a limited number of options? Check out our recipe of a nutritious, but low fat salad which can be prepared in almost no time. This salad made of khuskhus when combined with an enriching veggie smoothie is enough to take you through the day. Full of protein and with loads of fiber, this yummy salad is sure to become a part of your, not just diet, but daily menu too.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	25 – 30 Minutes	0 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup khuskhus
1 and 1/2 cups boiling water
1 tbsp olive oil
2 – 3 spring onions, chopped
1 bell pepper
1/2 cucumber, cut as cubes
2 tomatoes
2 olives, sliced as rings
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 – 3 green chillies
1 tbsp walnuts, chopped
Lemon juice to taste
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Method

Step 1

In a bowl, take khuskhus and boiling water. Mix well and keep aside for 15 – 20 min.

Step 2

Mix with a fork to ensure there are no lumps formed.

Step 3

Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Add pepper, salt and lemon juice to taste.

Step 4

Keep in the refrigerator for about 30 min and serve chilled.

Nutritional Information

Calories	179 K cal
Proteins	10.1 g
Fat	4.0 g
Carbohydrates	41.0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	191 mg
Potassium	687 mg

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