RSSCouscous & Fruit Salad
From EatingWell: July/August 2008 — Subscribe Now!
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
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
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
- Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds; gently toss to combine.
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.
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.
Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (28% daily value), Vitamin C (20% dv).
2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat
Recipe Categories
- Ethnic/Regional
- American
- Type of Dish
- Salad, side/appetizer
- Salad, main dish
- Main dish, vegetarian
- Publication
- July/August 2008
- Servings
- 4
- Health & Diet Considerations
- High fiber
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Low sodium
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low calorie
- Diabetes appropriate
- Total Time
- 15 minutes or less
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
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