Strawberry Avocado Couscous Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
Strawberry Avocado Couscous Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Description
This salad starts by cooking couscous according to package instructions to a fluffy texture. The lime vinaigrette is prepared by whisking olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lime zest and juice, and sugar, producing a balanced acidic and sweet dressing. The salad ingredients include creamy diced avocado, juicy quartered strawberries, fresh sweet corn kernels, chopped cilantro for herbal brightness, and crunchy pine nuts adding texture contrast.
The vinaigrette coats the ingredients evenly, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruit and the richness of the avocado. The salad has a delicate balance of creamy, sweet, and tart elements, with a subtle citrus note from the lime. The pine nuts introduce a mild nuttiness that complements the fresh vegetables and fruit.
Served immediately after tossing, the salad maintains freshness and texture, making it suitable for warm-weather meals or as a side for grilled dishes. The ingredients remain vibrant without wilting quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup strawberries quartered
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
For the lime vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- lime zest of 1
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons sugar or more to taste
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime zest and juice, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, cook couscous according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine couscous, avocado, corn, strawberries, cilantro and pine nuts. Stir in lime vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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