Couscous & Fruit Salad

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/couscous_fruit_salad.html

From EatingWell:  July/August 2008

Try this fruit-and-nut-studded couscous salad alongside grilled salmon or chicken for supper or on its own for a fresh lunchbox treat.

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
• 1 cup chopped nectarine
• 1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds; gently toss to combine.

Nutrition

Per serving : 259 Calories; 9 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 6 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 40 g Carbohydrates; 7 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 146 mg Sodium; 116 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Tip: To toast sliced almonds, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.