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Couscous & Fruit Salad Recipe

Author: Marc Jennings |  Published: Dec 10th, 2009 |  Category: Healthy Recipes


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Recipe: Couscous & Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon 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 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds, (see Tip)

Instructions

  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.

Quick 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.

Cooking time (duration): 15

Diet (other): Reduced fat

My rating:4 stars: ★★★★☆

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