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Couscous Salad with Dates, Nuts and Apricots Recipe
Turkish style salad with couscous dates, nuts, and apricots is a slight twist on a typical Turkish dish from the region of Anatolia. Crunchy nuts, and grainy couscous contrast nicely with sweet soft dates and apricots. The creamy yogurt that is served with the dish pairs well with the overall dry nature of the other ingredients and lends the dish a slight tangy touch.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp pistachios shelled
- 1 carrot shredded
- ¼ cup dates chopped and pits removed
- 8 apricots dried, cut into strips
- 3 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 cup yogurt plain, vegan yogurt works also
Instructions
- Boil the water with 2 tsp of olive oil and salt in a sauce pan. Once the water is boiling remove from the heat and pour in the couscous and stir a few times.
- Cover the pan and let sit for 5-10 minutes until all the water had been absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and place in serving bowl.
- In a skillet on medium heat add the remaining olive oil. Add the pine nuts, pistachios and carrots. Stir until the carrot begins to soften.
- Stir until the carrot begins to soften.
- Pour the carrot mixture over the couscous and add dates, apricots and fresh cilantro. Serve with plain yogurt on top.
- This dish can be served warm or cold depending on your preference. Add more salt to taste.
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Notes
- Frequently Asked Questions:How long can I store the couscous salad in the refrigerator?
- This will keep nicely in a sealed container for 5 days.
- Yes, you can freeze in an airtight containers for up to 4 months. The texture of the dates, apricots and cilantro will be a lot softer. Freezing the couscous alone would be the best option.
Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2660IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2660IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.