Orange and Couscous Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Orange and Couscous Salad is the perfect fusion of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and zesty citrus goodness. Fluffy couscous is infused with the natural sweetness of juicy orange segments, balanced by crisp cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and the fresh aromatics of parsley and mint. A simple yet flavorful olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties everything together, while optional slivered almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is a healthy, versatile dish that works as a light lunch, a side for your favorite grilled proteins, or a centerpiece at your next potluck. Rich in texture and taste, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 2 large Orange
- 1 small Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (optional)
Instructions
Place the couscous in a medium-sized bowl. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover the bowl with a lid or plate, and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Meanwhile, peel the oranges and cut them into bite-sized segments. Reserve any juice while cutting, as it can be added to the salad for extra flavor.
Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper into small pieces. Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves. Thinly slice the red onion.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and add it to a large salad bowl.
Add the orange segments, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and sliced red onion to the couscous.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, reserved orange juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
If desired, sprinkle slivered almonds on top for added crunch and texture.
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*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.
