Nummy Couscous Salad with Dried Fruit
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Nummy Couscous Salad with Dried Fruit, a quick and easy side dish packed with wholesome ingredients and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Fluffy couscous pairs perfectly with a medley of sweet dried apricots, golden raisins, crunchy slivered almonds, and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful contrast of textures. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a hint of cumin ties everything together beautifully, while fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, a picnic favorite, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing experience! Bursting with healthy ingredients and rich in taste, this couscous salad is sure to become a go-to in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over it, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and stir. Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Meanwhile, dice the dried apricots and slice the golden raisins in half if they are large.
Fluff the couscous with a fork once it has absorbed the water, breaking up any clumps.
Add the diced dried apricots, golden raisins, slivered almonds, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the couscous. Gently mix to combine.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste).
Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1556 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2848 mg | 61% | |
*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.
