Fruity Couscous Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Fruity Couscous Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors! This colorful dish features fluffy couscous as the base, combined with juicy pomegranate seeds, chewy dried apricots, and raisins for a delightful fruity twist. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint add a burst of freshness, while toasted almonds provide a satisfying crunch. A tangy-sweet dressing made with lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and olive oil ties everything together, creating a harmonious medley of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a chilled side dish for summer gatherings or a light, wholesome main course any time of year.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds, sliced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoons honey
• 0.25 teaspoons cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the 1 cup of couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.25 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, 0.5 cup of chopped dried apricots, 0.5 cup of raisins, 0.5 cup of pomegranate seeds, 0.25 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and 0.25 cup of chopped fresh mint.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to evenly coat.

Step 7

Top the salad with 0.25 cup of toasted sliced almonds for an added crunch.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy your Fruity Couscous Salad as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	917.4 grams (917.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1239

Total Fat 45.00g	58%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1564mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 208.20g	76%
Dietary Fiber 26.60g	95%
Total Sugars 132.70g
Protein 23.70g	47%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 538mg	41%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2837mg	60%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 62.5%