How to Make Moroccan Couscous Salad Recipes

Nectarine Couscous Salad

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Recipe Summary Nectarine Couscous Salad

Refreshing whole wheat couscous summer salad.

Ingredients | Moroccan Couscous Salad Recipes

1 cup water

2 tablespoons water

1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

½ (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

½ cup thinly sliced green onions

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ cups chopped nectarine

Directions

Bring 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous gradually until evenly moistened. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

Pour couscous into a salad bowl. Let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Fold in chickpeas, red bell pepper, and green onions.

Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing. Drizzle dressing over couscous mixture; stir gently until blended. Arrange nectarine over salad.

If making ahead, reserve 1/2 of the dressing to add before serving.

Info | Moroccan Couscous Salad Recipes

prep: 20 mins cook: 5 mins additional: 5 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Nectarine Couscous Salad

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