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Fruity Couscous Salad
This Fruity Couscous Salad is wonderful combination of couscous, dried fruit, pistachios and fresh herbs, finished with a simple lemon, turmeric and cinnamon dressing. So quick and easy to make but unbelievably delicious! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and buffets. (Serves 4-8, depending on appetite and accompaniments.)
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , North African
Ingredients
Fruity Couscous Salad
- 200 g couscous (I use Tesco couscous)
- 250 ml boiling water (see Note 1)
- 50 g semi-dried apricots chopped finely (I use Tesco ready to eat apricots)
- 25 g dried cranberries
- 25 g sultanas
- 50 g pistachio kernels (pistachios without their shells)
- 10 g fresh coriander (AKA cilantro) finely chopped
- 10 g fresh mint finely chopped
Couscous Salad Dressing
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (See Note 2)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric (See Note 2)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (See Note 2)
- salt and black pepper to taste (I use ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper)
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place the couscous in a large bowl and pour over the boiling water. Cover with a plate and leave for 10 minutes to rehydrate. (See Note 1.)
- Meanwhile, make the simple dressing by placing all the dressing ingredients in a clean jam jar. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously to combine.
- When the couscous has rehydrated, fluff up with a fork and break up any lumps.
- Add the dressing and stir to combine.
- Add the chopped apricots, cranberries, sultanas and pistachio kernels, and stir to combine.
- Add the fresh coriander and mint, and stir again to ensure all the ingredients are well mixed in.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
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Notes
- All spices should be the ground/powder form
- Different brands may need slightly different amounts of boiling water to rehydrate. Adjust according to packet instructions / your own preferences.
- All spices should be the ground/powder form
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.