Couscous Fruity Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Couscous Fruity Salad, a delightful blend of fluffy couscous, sweet and tangy fruits, and a refreshing citrus-honey dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, this recipe combines juicy orange segments, crisp apples, dried cranberries, and ruby-red pomegranate seeds for a burst of flavor in every bite. Fresh mint and toasted slivered almonds elevate the dish with aromatic and textural contrasts, while the zesty dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large orange
- 1 medium apple
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Zest and juice the orange, setting aside the zest for later. Peel the orange and cut it into small bite-sized pieces.
Cut the apple into small cubes. If desired, you can toss the apple cubes in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Chop 3 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves finely.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, and the orange zest in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, orange pieces, apple cubes, 0.5 cup of dried cranberries, 0.5 cup of pomegranate seeds, and the chopped mint leaves.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss to combine.
Toast 0.25 cup of slivered almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes, and let cool.
Top the salad with the toasted almonds just before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 939 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1122 mg | 24% | |
*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.
